What Can I Do With a Major In Middle Grades Education?

UGA Specific Information for Middle Grades Education

Georgia middle school (grades 4-8) initial certification may be obtained through the undergraduate middle school education program and through the "M.Ed. plus certification" option. The pre-service teachers specialize in two subject areas from among language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies and develop an understanding of the unique cognitive, social, and emotional needs of young adolescents. 

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Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Middle Grades Education*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

Daily Career Center Drop-In Hours: (staffed by Career Center graduate assistants and student interns)

  • In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 12 pm – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
  • Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 3 pm, career.uga.edu/appointments
  • No Appointment Necessary!

Individual Career Consulting Appointments: Schedule online through Handshake or by calling 706-542-3375

Additional Career Research Resources

  • O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  
  • My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  
  • Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  
  • Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  
  • UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  
  • Interstride – Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 
  • Glassdoor – Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  
  • Steppingblocks – Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you. 

Employment Websites

GENERAL

  • Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  
  • LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
  • Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
  • USAJobs (federal jobs) 

MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC

Tip: Look at specific school system or school district websites for their job boards! These job boards are where positions they are looking to fill within their district or school system will be posted! 

SCHOOL DISTRICT/SYSTEM SPECIFIC WEBISTES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS NEAR ATHENS AND ATLANTA

Professional Associations/Resources

Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.

Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Middle Grades Education majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Barrow County School District Teacher
Education Solutions Services, LLC Educator
Floyd County Schools Teacher
Fulton County Schools 7th Grade Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools Teacher
Hall County School District 8th Grade Teacher
Jackson County School District 8th Grade Math Teacher
Morgan County Charter School System Middle Grades Math Teacher
Oconee County School District 6th Grade Science Teacher
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2023 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Middle Grades Education majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
University of Georgia Middle Grades Education, Master's
University of Georgia Middle Grades Education, MEd
University of Georgia Middle Grades Education, MEd
University of Georgia Middle Grades Education, MSED
University of Georgia Middle Grades Mathematics, Degree Not Specified
University of Georgia Unspecified Master's Program
* denotes no responses received.

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