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2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

264 Colleges
$42,338 Avg Salary
$24,748 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific School for You

Teacher Education Grade Specific is the most popular major in the United States with 14,191 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 264 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Teacher Education Grade Specific program at each school on the list.

Check out the grade specific ed programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .

Our analysis found Relay Graduate School of Education to be the most popular school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of New York, Relay Graduate School of Education is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Brooklyn College is a great place for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Brooklyn College is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Brooklyn College accumulate an average of around $10,050 in student debt.

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#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a very large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Temple take out an average of $25,464 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $272, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Hunter College

New York, NY

Out of the 264 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hunter College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Hunter is a very large public school located in the large city of New York.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Hunter carry an average student debt load of $9,500.

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#6

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Queens College

Queens, NY

Queens College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. QC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Queens.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from QC carry an average student debt load of $12,201.

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#8

Towson University

Towson, MD

Towson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Towson carry an average student debt load of $21,982. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $277.

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The College of New Jersey came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. TCNJ is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Ewing.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at TCNJ take out is $25,927. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $239, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

University of Delaware ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UD is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark.

Grade Specific Ed majors at UD take out an average of $25,153 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $318.

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#11

Buffalo State

Buffalo, NY

Buffalo State ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Buffalo, Buffalo State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Buffalo State take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $145.

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#12

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, NY

With a ranking of #12, SUNY Cortland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the town of Cortland, SUNY Cortland is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at SUNY Cortland accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $284.

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#13

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #13 on the list. Rider is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Rider accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $532, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #14, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Kutztown University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kutztown.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Kutztown University accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $292, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Bryant & Stratton College - Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #15 on the list. Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Orchard Park.

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#16

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Dobbs Ferry.

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#17

New York University

New York, NY

New York University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from NYU carry an average student debt load of $18,000.

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#18

Kean University

Union, NJ

With a ranking of #18, Kean University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Kean is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Union.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Kean take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#19

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

SUNY Oneonta ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the town of Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at SUNY Oneonta accumulate an average of around $24,818 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $249.

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#20

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, NY

With a ranking of #20, SUNY New Paltz did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the suburb of New Paltz, SUNY New Paltz is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at SUNY New Paltz take out is $24,000.

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The City College of New York ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, CCNY is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from CCNY carry an average student debt load of $13,888.

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#21

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Loyola Maryland is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Loyola Maryland take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #23, Delaware Technical Community College - Terry did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Delaware Tech is a large public school located in the city of Dover.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Delaware Tech accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt.

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William Paterson University of New Jersey ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#25

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

Montgomery College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #25 on the list. Montgomery College is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Rockville.

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#27

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD
#27

LIU Post

Brookville, NY
#30

Medaille College

Buffalo, NY
#31

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY
#32

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam, NY
#33

Pace University - New York

New York, NY
#33

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY
#35

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY
#35

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD
#35

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, NY
#39

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, PA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Teacher Education Grade Specific students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
40 The College of Saint Rose Albany, NY
41 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
42 Camden County College Blackwood, NJ
43 Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA
44 Delaware County Community College Media, PA
44 Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA
46 College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY
47 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Edinboro, PA
48 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
48 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA
50 Lehman College Bronx, NY
51 California University of Pennsylvania California, PA
51 Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA

Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges by State

Explore the best teacher education grade specific schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 1,633
Pennsylvania 3,839
New York 6,309
Maryland 1,593
District of Columbia 139
Delaware 456

One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, teacher education grade specific has other similar majors worth exploring.

Grade Specific Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Elementary Education 43,003
Early Childhood Education 32,920
Secondary Education 10,547
Teacher Education 9,949
Teacher Development & Methodology 6,165
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 3,517
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 2,450
Adult & Continuing Education 1,074
Montessori Teacher Education 252
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 140
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching 105
Online Educator/Online Teaching 79
International Teaching and Learning 25

Majors Similar to Grade Specific Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Vgrigas.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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