2026 Best Teaching Schools in New England
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in New England? This list ranks 302 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search reviewed 254 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching Degree Schools in New England
Explore the leading schools below:
Middlesex Community College Bedford earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in New England. This public school is set in Bedford, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,098, while out-of-state students pay about $12,170. Students borrow a median of $11,602 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Middlesex Community College Bedford
Out of the 254 schools in New England in this year's ranking, Brown University landed the #2 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Providence, RI. Brown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,312. Graduates carry a median of $13,025 in student loans. Get the full Brown University report
You'll be in good company at Harvard University, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Typical Teaching student debt is $16,616. Get the full Harvard University report
The strong Teaching programs at Nhti Concords Community College earned it the #4 place in New England. Based in Concord, NH, Nhti Concords Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,200, while out-of-state students pay about $15,450. Graduates carry a median of $18,046 in student loans. More on Nhti Concords Community College
Providence College came in at #5 on this year's Teaching ranking in New England. Located in Providence, RI, Providence College is a private not-for-profit institution. Providence College graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $63,550. Students borrow a median of $26,833 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Providence College
Fairfield University placed #6 among Teaching schools in New England. Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fairfield, CT. About 84% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,400. Graduates carry a median of $26,687 in student loans. See the full Fairfield University profile
Boston University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. See the full Boston University profile
Northeastern University Global Network came in at #8 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,688. The median Teaching program debt is $27,055. Read more about Northeastern University Global Network
Salve Regina University landed the #9 spot in New England this year. Salve Regina University is a private not-for-profit school based in Newport, RI. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,100. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Salve Regina University
Tufts University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,704. Graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. Read more about Tufts University
Springfield Technical Community College landed the #11 spot in New England this year. Set in Springfield, MA, Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,904 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,707 in student loans. Read more about Springfield Technical Community College
Boston College landed the #12 spot in New England this year. Boston College is a private not-for-profit school based in Chestnut Hill, MA. About 91% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. Graduates carry a median of $18,101 in student loans. See the full Boston College profile
Quinnipiac University placed #13 among Teaching schools in New England. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hamden, CT. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. The median Teaching program debt is $25,926. Read the full report on Quinnipiac University
Bristol Community College landed the #14 spot in New England this year. Located in Fall River, MA, Bristol Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,832 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,776 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,482 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Bristol Community College
Stonehill College landed the #15 spot in New England this year. Set in Easton, MA, Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $56,370. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,603. Read the full report on Stonehill College
University Of New England did well this year, earning the #16 position. University Of New England is a private not-for-profit school based in Biddeford, ME. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,210. The median Teaching program debt is $26,838. More on University Of New England
Brandeis University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Waltham, MA, Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution. Brandeis University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,080. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,653. Read more about Brandeis University
Granite State College landed the #18 spot in New England this year. Based in Manchester, NH, Granite State College is a public institution. About 23% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,724, with out-of-state students paying around $9,284. Graduates carry a median of $27,522 in student loans. More on Granite State College
Emmanuel College Massachusetts did well this year, earning the #19 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $48,550. The median Teaching program debt is $26,866. Read more about Emmanuel College Massachusetts
Quinsigamond Community College landed the #20 spot in New England this year. Quinsigamond Community College is a public school based in Worcester, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,262, while out-of-state students pay about $11,206. Students borrow a median of $18,456 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Quinsigamond Community College
Endicott College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Beverly, MA. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,650. Students borrow a median of $25,973 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Endicott College
Sacred Heart University placed #22 among Teaching schools in New England. Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fairfield, CT. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,404. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,831. See the full Sacred Heart University profile
Assumption College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Set in Worcester, MA, Assumption College is a private not-for-profit institution. Assumption College graduates 75% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $51,356 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,995. Read the full report on Assumption College
Saint Michaels College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Based in Colchester, VT, Saint Michaels College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,450. Saint Michaels College Teaching students take on a median of $26,640 in debt. Read more about Saint Michaels College
Framingham State University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Framingham State University is a public school based in Framingham, MA. Framingham State University graduates 48% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,920, with out-of-state students paying around $18,000. Graduates carry a median of $25,872 in student loans. Get the full Framingham State University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching Degree Schools in New England
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Simmons College landed the #26 spot in New England this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Simmons College graduates 72% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $46,874. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,740. Get the full Simmons College report
Worcester State University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Worcester State University is a public school based in Worcester, MA. Worcester State University graduates 62% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,786 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,866 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $24,451. More on Worcester State University
University Of Vermont placed #28 among Teaching schools in New England. Located in Burlington, VT, University Of Vermont is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Students from in state pay about $19,058 in tuition and fees, compared with $45,502 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,607 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full University Of Vermont profile
Husson University placed #29 among Teaching schools in New England. Located in Bangor, ME, Husson University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,304. Graduates carry a median of $27,735 in student loans. Read the full report on Husson University
Gordon College placed #30 among Teaching schools in New England. Located in Wenham, MA, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,700. Gordon College Teaching students take on a median of $26,372 in debt. Read the full report on Gordon College
Fitchburg State University did well this year, earning the #31 position. This public school is set in Fitchburg, MA. Fitchburg State University graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,346, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Graduates carry a median of $25,840 in student loans. Read the full report on Fitchburg State University
Western New England University did well this year, earning the #32 position. Set in Springfield, MA, Western New England University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $47,820 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching program debt is $25,520. Read the full report on Western New England University
Saint Joseph College placed #33 among Teaching schools in New England. Based in West Hartford, CT, Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,278. Saint Joseph College Teaching students take on a median of $27,798 in debt. See the full Saint Joseph College profile
University Of Hartford did well this year, earning the #34 position. Based in West Hartford, CT, University Of Hartford is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Students from in state pay about $49,075 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,648. Read more about University Of Hartford
American International College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Based in Springfield, MA, American International College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $44,230 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $30,390 in student loans. Get the full American International College report
Western Connecticut State University landed the #36 spot in New England this year. This public school is set in Danbury, CT. Western Connecticut State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,401, compared with $16,901 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,332. More on Western Connecticut State University
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. This public school is set in Durham, NH. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates 76% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $19,202, with out-of-state students paying around $39,852. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,368. Get the full University Of New Hampshire Main Campus report
Central Connecticut State University placed #38 among Teaching schools in New England. Based in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Central Connecticut State University Teaching students take on a median of $24,340 in debt. More on Central Connecticut State University
Roger Williams University landed the #39 spot in New England this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bristol, RI. Roger Williams University graduates 69% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $45,197 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching program debt is $25,676. Read the full report on Roger Williams University
Keene State College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Set in Keene, NH, Keene State College is a public institution. Keene State College graduates 60% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,784, with out-of-state students paying around $26,840. Graduates carry a median of $26,185 in student loans. Read the full report on Keene State College
University Of Massachusetts Boston placed #41 among Teaching schools in New England. Based in Boston, MA, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. University Of Massachusetts Boston graduates 49% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,898, compared with $38,115 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Boston report
University Of Massachusetts Lowell did well this year, earning the #42 position. Located in Lowell, MA, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. University Of Massachusetts Lowell posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,966, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Lowell
Springfield College placed #43 among Teaching schools in New England. This private not-for-profit school is set in Springfield, MA. Springfield College graduates 74% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,974. Graduates carry a median of $27,151 in student loans. Read more about Springfield College
Lesley University landed the #44 spot in New England this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. Lesley University graduates 58% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,256. Graduates carry a median of $24,818 in student loans. Get the full Lesley University report
University Of Rhode Island did well this year, earning the #45 position. Based in Kingston, RI, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. University Of Rhode Island posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,942, while out-of-state students pay about $37,146. Typical Teaching student debt is $23,432. Read more about University Of Rhode Island
Eastern Connecticut State University landed the #46 spot in New England this year. Located in Willimantic, CT, Eastern Connecticut State University is a public institution. Eastern Connecticut State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,928, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Eastern Connecticut State University Teaching students take on a median of $24,990 in debt. Read more about Eastern Connecticut State University
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth placed #47 among Teaching schools in New England. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public school based in North Dartmouth, MA. About 52% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,612, with out-of-state students paying around $32,567. The median Teaching program debt is $27,106. More on University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University Of Connecticut landed the #48 spot in New England this year. Set in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. Get the full University Of Connecticut report
Champlain College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Located in Burlington, VT, Champlain College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,850. Champlain College Teaching students take on a median of $27,631 in debt. Read the full report on Champlain College
University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #50 among Teaching schools in New England. Set in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. University Of Massachusetts Amherst Teaching students take on a median of $25,234 in debt. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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: Region · 254 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 302 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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