Throughout your Mathematics - Middle Level Grades 5-9 studies at Maryville University, you can expect a student-centered, academically rigorous and market-relevant education focused on your personal and career and goals.
- Expert faculty members are passionate about mentoring and helping each student identify a strong career path.
- Professional connections are emphasized in learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
- We are committed to a technology-forward learning environment.
- Maryville continually updates curriculums with input from business and professional leaders to keep pace with the needs of employers.
Middle school teachers help students build on the fundamentals learned in elementary school and prepare them for the academic challenges of high school. Employment in the field is expected to grow by 8 percent through 2026. The median salary of a middle school teacher in 2016 was $56,720.
Many teachers use their summer break to enroll in graduate courses to advance their teaching careers or seek leadership positions at the school and district levels. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual median wage for elementary, middle and high school principals in 2016 was $92,510 with the top 10 percent earning more than $135,770.