2026 Best Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Pennsylvania? Our ranking highlights 315 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Teaching Degree Search reviewed 262 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 Teaching Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found Lebanon Valley College to be the best Teaching school in Pennsylvania. Based in Annville, PA, Lebanon Valley College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,080. Students borrow a median of $26,767 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Lebanon Valley College
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #2 on this year's Teaching ranking in Pennsylvania. Based in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. Graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile
You'll be in good company at Delaware County Community College, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Media, PA, Delaware County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,930, with out-of-state students paying around $15,540. Delaware County Community College Teaching students take on a median of $14,866 in debt. More on Delaware County Community College
You'll be in good company at Juniata College, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Huntingdon, PA, Juniata College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. In-state tuition and fees average $58,580. Students borrow a median of $26,976 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Juniata College
You'll be in good company at University Of Scranton, which ranked #5 this year. Based in Scranton, PA, University Of Scranton is a private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $53,777 in tuition and fees. University Of Scranton Teaching students take on a median of $26,500 in debt. See the full University Of Scranton profile
Elizabethtown College landed the #6 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Set in Elizabethtown, PA, Elizabethtown College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Students from in state pay about $37,950 in tuition and fees. Elizabethtown College Teaching students take on a median of $26,599 in debt. Get the full Elizabethtown College report
Westminster College Pa ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Set in New Wilmington, PA, Westminster College Pa is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $40,290. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,528. See the full Westminster College Pa profile
Lehigh University landed the #8 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Located in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $64,980. Graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans. Read the full report on Lehigh University
York College Pennsylvania landed the #9 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Located in York, PA, York College Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. York College Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. Students from in state pay about $25,588 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,537 in student loans. Read more about York College Pennsylvania
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #10 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Based in West Chester, PA, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania graduates 70% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,775, with out-of-state students paying around $22,599. Get the full West Chester University Of Pennsylvania report
Saint Josephs University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,260. Graduates carry a median of $26,426 in student loans. Get the full Saint Josephs University report
Villanova University landed the #12 spot in Pennsylvania this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Villanova, PA. Villanova University posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,776. Graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. More on Villanova University
Messiah College placed #13 among Teaching schools in Pennsylvania. Set in Mechanicsburg, PA, Messiah College is a private not-for-profit institution. Messiah College graduates 75% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,240. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,195. See the full Messiah College profile
Wilkes University placed #14 among Teaching schools in Pennsylvania. Located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wilkes University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,496. The median Teaching program debt is $26,601. Read more about Wilkes University
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania came in at #15 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Millersville, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, compared with $22,952 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,486. Read the full report on Millersville University Of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #16 position. This public school is set in Shippensburg, PA. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania graduates 56% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,570, with out-of-state students paying around $15,824. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania Teaching students take on a median of $26,307 in debt. Read the full report on Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania
Duquesne University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution. Duquesne University posts a six-year graduation rate of 77%. In-state tuition and fees run about $48,986. Students borrow a median of $26,297 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Duquesne University
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania placed #18 among Teaching schools in Pennsylvania. Set in Kutztown, PA, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,206, compared with $16,330 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching program debt is $26,867. More on Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania
Gwynedd Mercy College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in Gwynedd Valley, PA, Gwynedd Mercy College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $40,838. Gwynedd Mercy College Teaching students take on a median of $29,764 in debt. Read more about Gwynedd Mercy College
Holy Family University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Holy Family University is a private not-for-profit institution. Holy Family University graduates 60% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,330. Graduates carry a median of $26,562 in student loans. Read more about Holy Family University
Bucks County Community College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located in Newtown, PA, Bucks County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,646, compared with $13,926 for out-of-state students. Bucks County Community College Teaching students take on a median of $13,068 in debt. More on Bucks County Community College
Wilson College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Set in Chambersburg, PA, Wilson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Wilson College graduates 48% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $27,100. Students borrow a median of $34,814 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full Wilson College report
Saint Vincent College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Set in Latrobe, PA, Saint Vincent College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,396. Students borrow a median of $26,986 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Saint Vincent College
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Based in Slippery Rock, PA, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,568, compared with $14,676 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,330 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #25 in this year's ranking. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public school based in Pittsburgh, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Temple University did well this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Temple University Teaching students take on a median of $26,259 in debt. Get the full Temple University report
La Salle University landed the #27 spot in Pennsylvania this year. La Salle University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,800. La Salle University Teaching students take on a median of $25,462 in debt. Read the full report on La Salle University
Gannon University landed the #28 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Located in Erie, PA, Gannon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Gannon University graduates 67% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,656. Gannon University Teaching students take on a median of $26,934 in debt. Read more about Gannon University
Arcadia University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Arcadia University is a private not-for-profit school based in Glenside, PA. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,610. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,921. Read the full report on Arcadia University
Drexel University placed #30 among Teaching schools in Pennsylvania. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,412. Typical Teaching student debt is $28,838. More on Drexel University
Cabrini College landed the #31 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Set in Radnor, PA, Cabrini College is a private not-for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $26,889 in student loans. Get the full Cabrini College report
Marywood University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Marywood University is a private not-for-profit school based in Scranton, PA. Marywood University graduates 72% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,420. Graduates carry a median of $27,744 in student loans. See the full Marywood University profile
Alvernia University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Based in Reading, PA, Alvernia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Alvernia University posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. In-state tuition and fees average $45,000. Students borrow a median of $31,900 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Alvernia University
Chestnut Hill College placed #37 among Teaching schools in Pennsylvania. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Chestnut Hill College is a private not-for-profit institution. Chestnut Hill College posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,870. The median Teaching program debt is $30,824. Read the full report on Chestnut Hill College
Chatham University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, Chatham University is a private not-for-profit institution. Chatham University graduates 63% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,001. Typical Teaching student debt is $24,261. Read more about Chatham University
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #39 position. Set in East Stroudsburg, PA, East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,236, while out-of-state students pay about $19,202. Graduates carry a median of $26,527 in student loans. More on East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania
Lehigh Carbon Community College landed the #41 spot in Pennsylvania this year. This public school is set in Schnecksville, PA. Students from in state pay about $5,280 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $13,270. Typical Teaching student debt is $14,450. Read more about Lehigh Carbon Community College
Point Park University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Point Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,570. The median Teaching program debt is $28,323. Get the full Point Park University report
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus placed #43 among Teaching schools in Pennsylvania. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public school based in Indiana, PA. About 54% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,380, while out-of-state students pay about $16,297. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus Teaching students take on a median of $26,513 in debt. Read the full report on Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus
Widener University Main Campus came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Set in Chester, PA, Widener University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Widener University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,730. The median Teaching program debt is $26,561. See the full Widener University Main Campus profile
Saint Francis University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Saint Francis University is a private not-for-profit school based in Loretto, PA. Saint Francis University graduates 74% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $26,388. Typical Teaching student debt is $30,729. Get the full Saint Francis University report
Immaculata University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Immaculata, PA. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,980. Students borrow a median of $27,738 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Immaculata University
Cedar Crest College did well this year, earning the #48 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Allentown, PA. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $46,314 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $30,759 in student loans. More on Cedar Crest College
Northampton County Area Community College placed #49 among Teaching schools in Pennsylvania. This public school is set in Bethlehem, PA. Students from in state pay about $5,550 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,270. Students borrow a median of $18,900 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Northampton County Area Community College profile
Neumann University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Set in Aston, PA, Neumann University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,100. Neumann University Teaching students take on a median of $28,450 in debt. More on Neumann University
Eastern University placed #51 among Teaching schools in Pennsylvania. Eastern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Davids, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,400. Students borrow a median of $28,584 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Eastern University profile
Carlow University placed #52 among Teaching schools in Pennsylvania. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,874. The median Teaching program debt is $30,222. See the full Carlow University profile
Mercyhurst College ranked #53 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Erie, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $45,770. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,705. Get the full Mercyhurst College report
Geneva College landed the #54 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Based in Beaver Falls, PA, Geneva College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $33,450 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching program debt is $26,396. Read more about Geneva College
Lancaster Bible College landed the #55 spot in Pennsylvania this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lancaster, PA. Lancaster Bible College graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $29,990. Students borrow a median of $28,507 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Lancaster Bible College profile
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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: State · 262 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 315 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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