2026 Best Teacher Education And Development Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Boston University

Boston, MA

No school ranked higher than Boston University this year in the United States. Based in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full Boston University profile

#2

University Of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

A rank of #2 makes University Of North Dakota one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Grand Forks, ND. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,951, with out-of-state students paying around $15,570. Students borrow a median of $25,110 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Get the full University Of North Dakota report

#3

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA

The strong Teacher Education And Development programs at Shenandoah University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Winchester, VA, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $36,950 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Shenandoah University

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University came in at #4 on this year's Teacher Education And Development ranking in the United States. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Drexel University posts a six-year graduation rate of 78%. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $28,838. Read more about Drexel University

#5

Alliant International University

San Diego, CA

Alliant International University came in at #5 on this year's Teacher Education And Development ranking in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $14,254. Alliant International University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $21,234 in debt. Read the full report on Alliant International University

#6

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #6 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public school based in Cincinnati, OH. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#7

Madonna University

Livonia, MI

Madonna University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Livonia, MI, Madonna University is a private not-for-profit institution. Madonna University graduates 60% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,440. Graduates carry a median of $26,896 in student loans. See the full Madonna University profile

#8

Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public school based in Cleveland, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,249, with out-of-state students paying around $7,249. Graduates carry a median of $14,636 in student loans. Read the full report on Cuyahoga Community College District

#9

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO

Missouri Southern State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Missouri Southern State University is a public school based in Joplin, MO. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,600, with out-of-state students paying around $18,300. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $22,241. Read more about Missouri Southern State University

#10

Keystone College

La Plume, PA

Keystone College did well this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in La Plume, PA. Keystone College posts a six-year graduation rate of 35%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,300. Graduates carry a median of $28,226 in student loans. See the full Keystone College profile

#11

Sheridan College

Sheridan College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Get the full Sheridan College report

#12

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh did well this year, earning the #12 position. More on University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

#13

Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus

Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus placed #13 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Get the full Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus report

#14

Granite State College

Granite State College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. See the full Granite State College profile

#15

Rockland Community College

Rockland Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Read more about Rockland Community College

#16

University Of Mississippi Main Campus

University Of Mississippi Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Read more about University Of Mississippi Main Campus

#17

Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies

Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies came in at #17 in this year's ranking. More on Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies

#18

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile

#19

Crowder College

Crowder College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. More on Crowder College

#20

Hood College

Hood College did well this year, earning the #20 position. More on Hood College

#21

New Mexico State University Main Campus

New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #21 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Get the full New Mexico State University Main Campus report

#22

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo

#23

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #23 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. More on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#24

Fisk University

Fisk University did well this year, earning the #24 position. More on Fisk University

#25

Florida State University

Florida State University placed #25 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Read more about Florida State University

#26

University Of St Thomas Texas

University Of St Thomas Texas ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Texas

#27

Holy Family University

Holy Family University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Read the full report on Holy Family University

#28

Minot State University

Minot State University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Read more about Minot State University

#29

Pennsylvania Western University

Pennsylvania Western University placed #29 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. More on Pennsylvania Western University

#30

University Of Toledo

University Of Toledo placed #30 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Toledo

#31

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Wisconsin Lutheran College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Wisconsin Lutheran College report

#32

Citadel Military College Of South Carolina

Citadel Military College Of South Carolina placed #32 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Read the full report on Citadel Military College Of South Carolina

#33

Lower Columbia College

Lower Columbia College did well this year, earning the #33 position. More on Lower Columbia College

#34

University Of Idaho

University Of Idaho ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Read the full report on University Of Idaho

#35

Frederick Community College

Frederick Community College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Frederick Community College

#36

George Fox University

George Fox University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Read more about George Fox University

#37

Malone University

Malone University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. See the full Malone University profile

#38

University Of North Georgia

University Of North Georgia landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of North Georgia profile

#39

Washington University In St Louis

Washington University In St Louis landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. More on Washington University In St Louis

#40

Boise State University

Boise State University came in at #40 in this year's ranking. See the full Boise State University profile

#41

College Of Charleston

College Of Charleston placed #41 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. More on College Of Charleston

#42

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University did well this year, earning the #42 position. Get the full Fort Valley State University report

#43

Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola University New Orleans did well this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full Loyola University New Orleans report

#44

Nevada State College

Nevada State College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Get the full Nevada State College report

#45

Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Read the full report on Saginaw Valley State University

#46

Savannah State University

Savannah State University placed #46 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. See the full Savannah State University profile

#47

Southwestern Adventist University

Southwestern Adventist University placed #47 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. More on Southwestern Adventist University

#48

Kentucky State University

Kentucky State University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. More on Kentucky State University

#49

Midway College

Midway College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Midway College

#50

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez report