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2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

135 Colleges
$36,125 Avg Salary
$25,314 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 43,297 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, teacher education subject specific is the #3 most popular major in the United States.

Today's teaching students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 135 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Teacher Education Subject Specific program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, NY

Our analysis found SUNY Cortland to be the most popular school for teacher education subject specific students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . SUNY Cortland is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Cortland.

About 46% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 54% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, subject specific ed graduates from SUNY Cortland carry an average student debt load of $23,306. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $242, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Queens College

Queens, NY

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Queens College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teacher education subject specific schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of Queens, QC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 54% of the subject specific ed majors at the school.

Subject Specific Ed majors at QC take out an average of $17,836 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#3

The College at Brockport

Brockport, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The College at Brockport. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Brockport is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Brockport.

Of the 111 students majoring in subject specific ed at SUNY Brockport, 50% are male and 50% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, subject specific ed graduates from SUNY Brockport carry an average student debt load of $25,727. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $146.

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#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 135 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Temple University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Temple is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

About 64% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 36% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, subject specific ed majors at Temple accumulate an average of around $26,289 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $215, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Rowan University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teacher education subject specific schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Rowan is a large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro.

About 54% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 46% are male.

Subject Specific Ed majors at Rowan take out an average of $26,042 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $284.

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#6

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, NY

With a ranking of #6, SUNY New Paltz did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. SUNY New Paltz is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of New Paltz.

About 65% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 35% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, subject specific ed majors at SUNY New Paltz accumulate an average of around $19,953 in student debt.

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#7

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, NY

SUNY Oswego landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teacher education subject specific programs. SUNY Oswego is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Oswego.

About 38% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 62% are male.

Subject Specific Ed majors at SUNY Oswego take out an average of $23,162 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $185.

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The College of New Jersey came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 64% of the subject specific ed majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at TCNJ take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,669. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $352.

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#9

Towson University

Towson, MD

Towson University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Towson is a very large public school located in the small city of Towson.

Of the 89 students majoring in subject specific ed at Towson, 54% are male and 46% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, subject specific ed majors at Towson accumulate an average of around $23,577 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $357, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, NY

SUNY Fredonia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Fredonia, SUNY Fredonia is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 88 students majoring in subject specific ed at SUNY Fredonia, 41% are male and 59% are female.

The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at SUNY Fredonia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,163.

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#11

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam, NY

SUNY Potsdam ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the town of Potsdam, SUNY Potsdam is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 53% of the subject specific ed majors at the school.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $354.

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#12

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Brooklyn College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

About 37% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 63% are male.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from Brooklyn College take out $16,195 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#13

Kean University

Union, NJ

Kean University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education subject specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 35% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 65% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, subject specific ed majors at Kean accumulate an average of around $29,903 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $203.

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St. Joseph’s College - New York ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Brooklyn, SJC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 57% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 43% are male.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from SJC take out $26,521 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $188.

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#15

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, NY

SUNY Geneseo came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Geneseo is a small public school located in the distant town of Geneseo.

Of the 68 students majoring in subject specific ed at SUNY Geneseo, 32% are male and 68% are female.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $199.

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#16

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

SUNY Oneonta did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education subject specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. SUNY Oneonta is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oneonta.

Of the 65 students majoring in subject specific ed at SUNY Oneonta, 28% are male and 72% are female.

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#16

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

University of Delaware ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 68% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 32% are male.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $564.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 57% of the subject specific ed majors at the school.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $538, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#19

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 26% of the subject specific ed majors at the school.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $346.

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#20

Hunter College

New York, NY

Hunter College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education subject specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population.

About 79% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 21% are male.

Subject Specific Ed majors at Hunter take out an average of $13,385 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
21 Buffalo State Buffalo, NY
22 Ithaca College Ithaca, NY
23 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
24 College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY
25 St John’s University - New York Queens, NY
26 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY
27 LIU Post Brookville, NY
27 The College of Saint Rose Albany, NY

Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 764
Pennsylvania 1,776
New York 5,484
Maryland 576
District of Columbia 29
Delaware 122

Teacher Education Subject Specific is one of 14 different types of teaching programs to choose from.

Subject Specific Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching 8,121
Reading Teacher Education 6,490
Music Education 4,761
Mathematics Education 3,395
English & Language Arts Education 3,113
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 2,335
Social Studies Education 1,968
Art Education 1,837
Health Education 1,801
Science Education 1,371
Agricultural Teacher Education 1,130
Biology Education 865
History Education 804
Trade & Industrial Teacher Education 715
Technology Education 575
Social Science Teacher Education 474
Technical Teacher Education 462
Spanish Education 457
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist 370
Modern Language Education 338
Drama & Dance Education 293
Family & Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 286
Chemistry Education 238
Computer Teacher Education 217
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 185
Earth Science Teacher Education 169
Physics Education 152
Environmental Education 96
Speech Teacher Education 68
French Language Teacher Education 55
Driver & Safety Teacher Education 55
Health Occupations Teacher Education 48
Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education 22
Distributive Education 11
German Language Teacher Education 8
Psychology Teacher Education 5
Latin Teacher Education 4
Geography Teacher Education 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
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 Aparajita Datta.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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