2026 Best Teacher Education And Development Schools
Looking for the best Teacher Education And Development programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 1272 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teacher Education And Development Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Teachers College At Columbia University, our #1 Teacher Education And Development school in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. See the full Teachers College At Columbia University profile
The strong Teacher Education And Development programs at Northwestern University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,322. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $16,616. Read more about Northwestern University
The strong Teacher Education And Development programs at Texas Christian University earned it the #3 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fort Worth, TX. Texas Christian University posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Students from in state pay about $61,740 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $26,500. Read the full report on Texas Christian University
A rank of #4 makes Stanford University one of the top choices in the United States. Stanford University is a private not-for-profit school based in Stanford, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,910. Stanford University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $10,492 in debt. Read more about Stanford University
A rank of #5 makes The College Of New Jersey one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Ewing, NJ. The College Of New Jersey graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $19,632, with out-of-state students paying around $25,752. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $26,000. More on The College Of New Jersey
Southern Illinois University Carbondale did well this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in Carbondale, IL. Southern Illinois University Carbondale posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,334. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $21,182. Read more about Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Lebanon Valley College landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in Annville, PA, Lebanon Valley College is a private not-for-profit institution. Lebanon Valley College graduates 65% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $52,080 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Lebanon Valley College
Pacific Lutheran University placed #8 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tacoma, WA. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $50,916. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $29,740. Read the full report on Pacific Lutheran University
Winona State University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Winona, MN, Winona State University is a public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $10,576, compared with $17,308 for out-of-state students. Winona State University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,762 in debt. More on Winona State University
Johns Hopkins University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report
University Of Delaware placed #11 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. University Of Delaware Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,298 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Delaware
University Of Wisconsin Stout placed #12 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Stout posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,701, while out-of-state students pay about $19,265. Graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Stout report
Concordia College At Moorhead ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Moorhead, MN. Concordia College At Moorhead graduates 61% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,170. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. See the full Concordia College At Moorhead profile
George Washington University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $22,910. See the full George Washington University profile
Hope College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Hope College is a private not-for-profit school based in Holland, MI. Hope College posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. Students from in state pay about $39,484 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Hope College profile
University Of California Santa Cruz ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Santa Cruz, CA, University Of California Santa Cruz is a public institution. University Of California Santa Cruz graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,035, compared with $46,923 for out-of-state students. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $18,559. See the full University Of California Santa Cruz profile
Ithaca College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Ithaca, NY, Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,616. Graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. More on Ithaca College
Fresno Pacific University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Fresno Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fresno, CA. Fresno Pacific University graduates 50% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,660. Graduates carry a median of $21,875 in student loans. Read more about Fresno Pacific University
Valley City State University did well this year, earning the #19 position. This public school is set in Valley City, ND. About 53% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,580, with out-of-state students paying around $13,544. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $24,394. Read more about Valley City State University
Texas Lutheran University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in Seguin, TX, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,230. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. See the full Texas Lutheran University profile
St Olaf College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Northfield, MN, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. St Olaf College graduates 84% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,760. St Olaf College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full St Olaf College report
Saint Norbert College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Based in De Pere, WI, Saint Norbert College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $45,580 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,889 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on Saint Norbert College
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #23 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Located in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,161, with out-of-state students paying around $33,230. Students borrow a median of $19,273 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Loyola University Baltimore placed #24 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Baltimore, MD, Loyola University Baltimore is a private not-for-profit institution. Loyola University Baltimore posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. Students from in state pay about $57,150 in tuition and fees. Loyola University Baltimore Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Loyola University Baltimore report
Marquette University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in Milwaukee, WI, Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution. Marquette University posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $51,170. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. Get the full Marquette University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teacher Education And Development Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Baylor University did well this year, earning the #26 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waco, TX. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $58,100. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. Read more about Baylor University
Western Washington University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Bellingham, WA. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,582, with out-of-state students paying around $28,707. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $26,000. Read more about Western Washington University
Augustana College Illinois landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rock Island, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. Students from in state pay about $51,598 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Augustana College Illinois profile
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read more about University Of Maryland College Park
Itawamba Community College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Itawamba Community College is a public school based in Fulton, MS. In-state tuition and fees average $3,420, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. Itawamba Community College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $10,942 in debt. See the full Itawamba Community College profile
Elizabethtown College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Located in Elizabethtown, PA, Elizabethtown College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $37,950 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full Elizabethtown College profile
University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #32 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Washington State University placed #34 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $21,903. Read the full report on Washington State University
Purdue University Main Campus landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
Rider University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lawrenceville, NJ. Rider University graduates 61% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,120. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Rider University profile
Westminster College Pa did well this year, earning the #37 position. Westminster College Pa is a private not-for-profit school based in New Wilmington, PA. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $40,290. Students borrow a median of $26,528 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read more about Westminster College Pa
Augusta University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Based in Augusta, GA, Augusta University is a public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,414 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,734. Augusta University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $25,969 in debt. More on Augusta University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus did well this year, earning the #39 position. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. About 85% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $16,481. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Juniata College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Huntingdon, PA. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,580. Juniata College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,976 in debt. Get the full Juniata College report
Drake University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Drake University is a private not-for-profit school based in Des Moines, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. Students from in state pay about $51,960 in tuition and fees. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $22,273. More on Drake University
Messiah College did well this year, earning the #42 position. Located in Mechanicsburg, PA, Messiah College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,240. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. Read more about Messiah College
Calvin College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Calvin College is a private not-for-profit school based in Grand Rapids, MI. Calvin College graduates 74% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,350. Calvin College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,022 in debt. More on Calvin College
University Of Pennsylvania landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,686. Graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania
Martin Luther College placed #45 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Ulm, MN. Martin Luther College posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. Students from in state pay about $18,120 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $20,224 in student loans. Get the full Martin Luther College report
University Of Northern Iowa ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. University Of Northern Iowa is a public school based in Cedar Falls, IA. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,936, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. University Of Northern Iowa Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Northern Iowa
Brown University placed #47 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Providence, RI. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,312. Students borrow a median of $13,025 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Get the full Brown University report
Jamestown College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Jamestown, ND, Jamestown College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $24,990. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. More on Jamestown College
University Of Louisville did well this year, earning the #48 position. Based in Louisville, KY, University Of Louisville is a public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,136, with out-of-state students paying around $29,482. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full University Of Louisville profile
New York University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,796. Graduates carry a median of $25,403 in student loans. Read more about New York University
Vanderbilt University landed the #51 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. Vanderbilt University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. Students borrow a median of $13,975 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Get the full Vanderbilt University report
Best Teacher Education And Development Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Teacher Education And Development Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Teacher Education And Development Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Teacher Education And Development Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Teacher Education And Development Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Teacher Education And Development Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Teacher Education And Development Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Teacher Education And Development Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1272 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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