2026 Best Teaching Schools in Delaware
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Delaware? Our ranking highlights 18 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 reviewed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 18 Teaching Degree Schools in Delaware
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is University Of Delaware, our #1 Teaching school in Delaware. Set in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. Get the full University Of Delaware report
A rank of #2 makes Delaware Technical Community College Terry one of the top choices in Delaware. Located in Dover, DE, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,332 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,763. Students borrow a median of $11,154 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Delaware Technical Community College Terry profile
You'll be in good company at Wilmington University, which ranked #3 this year. Set in New Castle, DE, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. Students from in state pay about $12,630 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,054 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Wilmington University
Out of the 12 schools in Delaware in this year's ranking, Delaware State University landed the #4 spot. Based in Dover, DE, Delaware State University is a public institution. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,670, while out-of-state students pay about $20,634. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,333. See the full Delaware State University profile
The strong Teaching programs at Strayer University Delaware earned it the #5 place in Delaware. Read the full report on Strayer University Delaware
Margaret H Rollins School Of Nursing At Beebe Medical Center placed #6 among Teaching schools in Delaware. More on Margaret H Rollins School Of Nursing At Beebe Medical Center
Goldey Beacom College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Get the full Goldey Beacom College report
Polytech Adult Education landed the #9 spot in Delaware this year. More on Polytech Adult Education
All In The Wrist Barber Academy ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on All In The Wrist Barber Academy
Academy Of Massage And Bodywork placed #11 among Teaching schools in Delaware. Get the full Academy Of Massage And Bodywork report
Delaware Learning Institute Of Cosmetology placed #12 among Teaching schools in Delaware. Get the full Delaware Learning Institute Of Cosmetology report
Delaware College Of Art And Design did well this year, earning the #13 position. More on Delaware College Of Art And Design
Dawn Career Institute Llc did well this year, earning the #14 position. More on Dawn Career Institute Llc
Paul Mitchell The School Delaware did well this year, earning the #15 position. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Delaware
Delaware Technical Community College Central Office came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Get the full Delaware Technical Community College Central Office report
Hair Academy School Of Barbering And Beauty did well this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on Hair Academy School Of Barbering And Beauty
Schilling Douglas School Of Hair Design Llc came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read more about Schilling Douglas School Of Hair Design Llc
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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: State · 12 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 18 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).