Middle Grades Education
If you are considering a rewarding and challenging occupation in the field of Education, pursuing a teaching certificate in the Middle Grades from Methodist University will provide great flexibility and job marketability over the life of your career. At Methodist, we offer two degree concentrations. Students may also select from among four of the following content areas: mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts. These content areas are combined to allow choices for any combination of two, which allows for a total of 12 unique programs. This design enables students to select content areas of interest and to build upon their given strengths. Students will enter the profession, solid in their content knowledge, in two disciplines, and well prepared as a Facilitative Teacher from Methodist University’s professional education core classes.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with a Middle Grades Education bachelor degree include middle school teacher, career and technical education teacher, special education teacher, and much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Middle Grades Education degrees. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Middle school teacher: $50,630
- Middle school career and technical education teacher: $54,420
- Middle school special education teacher: $53,730
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Middle Grades Education program?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Patricia Fecher using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, click the button below!
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Methodist University currently does not offer a Master’s degree in Middle Grades Education.
If you are considering a rewarding and challenging occupation in the field of Education, pursuing a teaching certificate in the Middle Grades from Methodist University will provide great flexibility and job marketability over the life of your career. At Methodist, we offer two degree concentrations. Students may also select from among four of the following content areas: mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts. These content areas are combined to allow choices for any combination of two, which allows for a total of 12 unique programs. This design enables students to select content areas of interest and to build upon their given strengths. Students will enter the profession, solid in their content knowledge, in two disciplines, and well prepared as a Facilitative Teacher from Methodist University’s professional education core classes.
Contact
Patricia Fecher, Ed.D.
