2023 Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 351 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 each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Relay Graduate School of Education the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for teaching students working on their degree. Located in New York, New York, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 1,753 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
During the early years of their career, Relay Graduate School of Education graduates make an average of $72,704 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The College of Saint Rose is a great place for teaching students. Albany, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,293 students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $25,145 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $317 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Saint Rose graduates make an average of $45,338 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Hunter College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,183 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,892 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Hunter graduates make an average of $47,839 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Teachers College at Columbia University is a great place for teaching students. Teachers College is located in New York, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,014 degrees to qualified students.
During the early years of their career, Teachers College graduates make an average of $62,754 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Touro College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Touro is located in New York, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 952 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,597 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Touro graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,965 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Johns Hopkins University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #6 on the list. Johns Hopkins is located in Baltimore, Maryland and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 916 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,755 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $599 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Johns Hopkins, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $68,344 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Queens College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. QC is a public institution located in Queens, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 909 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from QC accumulate an average of $16,409 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, QC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,701 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
With a ranking of #8, Brooklyn College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Brooklyn College is located in Brooklyn, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 837 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,684 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Brooklyn College graduates make an average of $38,354 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Towson University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large public school is located in Towson, Maryland, and it awarded 765 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $21,133 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $292.After graduating from Towson, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,980 during the early years of their career. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Montclair State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Montclair, New Jersey is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 751 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Montclair State accumulate an average of $24,767 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $253. Once they receive their degree, Montclair State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,886 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
The College of New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Ewing, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 725 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,132 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $327 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, TCNJ graduates make an average of $48,225 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Wilmington University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New Castle, Delaware is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 709 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Wilmington University accumulate an average of $27,904 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Wilmington University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $52,115 during the early years of their career. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
SUNY Cortland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #13 on the list. SUNY Cortland is a public institution located in Cortland, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 675 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $22,809 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $284 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, SUNY Cortland graduates make an average of $38,027 annually. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
The City College of New York ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in New York, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 645 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,080 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, CCNY graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,300 during the early year of their career. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
New York University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. NYU is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 627 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from NYU accumulate an average of $21,688 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $754.After graduating from NYU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $59,064 during the early years of their career. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #16 on the list. WCUPA is a public institution located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 621 degrees in 2020-2021.
Once they receive their degree, WCUPA graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,790 during the early year of their career. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Pennsylvania came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. UPenn is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 607 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $17,262 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $547 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UPenn graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $81,207 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Rowan University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rowan is a public institution located in Glassboro, New Jersey. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 593 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Rowan accumulate an average of $23,830 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $279 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Rowan, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,169 during the early years of their career. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #19, LIU Post did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Brookville, New York. It awarded 565 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from LIU Post accumulate an average of $25,012 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $493 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, LIU Post graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,354 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
St John’s University - New York came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. STJ is a private not-for-profit institution located in Queens, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 530 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from STJ accumulate an average of $23,694 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $674, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, STJ graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,740 during the early year of their career. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Lehman College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Located in Bronx, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 505 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,590 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Lehman graduates make an average of $46,448 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Temple University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #22 on the list. Temple is a large public school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 499 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $26,029 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $368, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Temple graduates make an average of $47,012 annually. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Buffalo State ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Buffalo State is located in Buffalo, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 496 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $24,382 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $143. During the early years of their career, Buffalo State graduates make an average of $35,328 annually. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Wilkes University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Wilkes University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania that handed out 494 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $27,835 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $375 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Wilkes, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,632 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
SUNY New Paltz landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. SUNY New Paltz is a public institution located in New Paltz, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 488 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,318 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $224, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, SUNY New Paltz graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,174 during the early year of their career. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
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| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
| 53 | Holy Family University | Philadelphia, PA |
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These schools also performed well in our most popular teaching schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | Edinboro, PA |
| 55 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne, NJ |
| 56 | Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 57 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
| 58 | New Jersey City University | Jersey City, NJ |
| 59 | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg, PA |
| 60 | SUNY Potsdam | Potsdam, NY |
| 61 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville, PA |
| 62 | SUNY Fredonia | Fredonia, NY |
| 63 | Molloy College | Rockville Centre, NY |
| 64 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 65 | Manhattanville College | Purchase, NY |
| 65 | College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY |
| 67 | SUNY Geneseo | Geneseo, NY |
| 68 | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ |
| 69 | SUNY Empire State College | Saratoga Springs, NY |
| 70 | SUNY Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh, NY |
| 71 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus | Indiana, PA |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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