2026 Best Teacher Education And Development Schools
Looking for the best Teacher Education And Development programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 1272 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed 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 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. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. See the full Teachers College At Columbia University profile
Northwestern University came in at #2 on this year's Teacher Education And Development ranking in the United States. Set in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $16,616. Get the full Northwestern University report
You'll be in good company at Texas Christian University, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,740. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $26,500. Get the full Texas Christian University report
Out of the 1272 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Stanford University landed the #4 spot. Based in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Stanford University graduates 92% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,910. Stanford University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $10,492 in debt. Read the full report on Stanford University
The strong Teacher Education And Development programs at The College Of New Jersey earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Ewing, NJ, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $19,632, while out-of-state students pay about $25,752. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $26,000. See the full The College Of New Jersey profile
Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This public school is set in Carbondale, IL. Southern Illinois University Carbondale posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,334. Graduates carry a median of $21,182 in student loans. Read the full report on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Lebanon Valley College did well this year, earning the #7 position. Lebanon Valley College is a private not-for-profit school based in Annville, PA. Lebanon Valley College graduates 65% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $52,080. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on Lebanon Valley College
Pacific Lutheran University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tacoma, WA. Pacific Lutheran University graduates 69% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $50,916. Pacific Lutheran University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $29,740 in debt. Get the full Pacific Lutheran University report
Winona State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Winona, MN, Winona State University is a public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,576, while out-of-state students pay about $17,308. Students borrow a median of $26,762 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full Winona State University profile
Johns Hopkins University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $13,426. Read more about Johns Hopkins University
University Of Delaware ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $26,298. See the full University Of Delaware profile
University Of Wisconsin Stout ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public school based in Menomonie, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,701, with out-of-state students paying around $19,265. Graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Stout
Concordia College At Moorhead did well this year, earning the #13 position. Concordia College At Moorhead is a private not-for-profit school based in Moorhead, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,170. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. Get the full Concordia College At Moorhead report
George Washington University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,710. Graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. More on George Washington University
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 graduates 80% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $39,484. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. 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. About 75% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,035, compared with $46,923 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,559 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read more about University Of California Santa Cruz
Ithaca College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Ithaca, NY, Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,616. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $26,500. More on Ithaca College
Fresno Pacific University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Fresno Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fresno, CA. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $36,660. Graduates carry a median of $21,875 in student loans. Read the full report on Fresno Pacific University
Valley City State University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Valley City, ND, Valley City State University is a public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,580 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,544. Valley City State University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $24,394 in debt. Read more about Valley City State University
Texas Lutheran University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Set in Seguin, TX, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,230. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. Get the full Texas Lutheran University report
St Olaf College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Northfield, MN, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $59,760. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on St Olaf College
Saint Norbert College placed #22 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in De Pere, WI, Saint Norbert College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $45,580 in tuition and fees. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $24,889. More on Saint Norbert College
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #23 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates 86% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,161 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,230. Graduates carry a median of $19,273 in student loans. Read more about 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 graduates 79% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $57,150. Loyola University Baltimore Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. See the full Loyola University Baltimore profile
Marquette University placed #25 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in Milwaukee, WI, Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,170. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about Marquette University
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. Based in Waco, TX, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $58,100 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on Baylor University
Western Washington University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Based in Bellingham, WA, Western Washington University is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,582, while out-of-state students pay about $28,707. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full Western Washington University profile
Augustana College Illinois ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Rock Island, IL, Augustana College Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. In-state tuition and fees run about $51,598. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. Get the full Augustana College Illinois report
University Of Maryland College Park did well this year, earning the #29 position. University Of Maryland College Park is a public school based in College Park, MD. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. University Of Maryland College Park Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $20,836 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Maryland College Park
Itawamba Community College placed #30 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Located in Fulton, MS, Itawamba Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,420, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $10,942. Get the full Itawamba Community College report
Elizabethtown College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Located in Elizabethtown, PA, Elizabethtown College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,950. Elizabethtown College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Elizabethtown College report
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $23,000. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Washington State University placed #34 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Located in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Washington State University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $21,903 in debt. More on Washington State University
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Purdue University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus
Rider University did well this year, earning the #36 position. Set in Lawrenceville, NJ, Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution. Rider University graduates 61% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,120. Rider University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about Rider University
Westminster College Pa did well this year, earning the #37 position. Located 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,290. Graduates carry a median of $26,528 in student loans. Read more about Westminster College Pa
Augusta University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Augusta, GA, Augusta University is a public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,414, while out-of-state students pay about $24,734. Augusta University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $25,969 in debt. Read the full report on Augusta University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #39 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Seattle, WA. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $16,481. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Juniata College placed #40 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Located in Huntingdon, PA, Juniata College is a private not-for-profit institution. Juniata College graduates 74% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,580. Students borrow a median of $26,976 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read more about Juniata College
Drake University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Des Moines, IA. About 73% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,960. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $22,273. More on Drake University
Messiah College landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Located in Mechanicsburg, PA, Messiah College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,240. Messiah College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. See the full Messiah College profile
University Of Pennsylvania placed #43 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $16,155. Read the full report on University Of Pennsylvania
Calvin College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Grand Rapids, MI. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,350. Students borrow a median of $26,022 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on Calvin College
Martin Luther College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit school based in New Ulm, MN. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,120. Graduates carry a median of $20,224 in student loans. Read more about Martin Luther College
University Of Northern Iowa came in at #46 in this year's ranking. University Of Northern Iowa is a public school based in Cedar Falls, IA. University Of Northern Iowa posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,936, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. University Of Northern Iowa Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. Get the full University Of Northern Iowa report
Brown University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Brown University is a private not-for-profit school based in Providence, RI. About 96% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,312. Students borrow a median of $13,025 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read the full report on Brown University
University Of Louisville came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Set in Louisville, KY, University Of Louisville is a public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,136 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,482. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Get the full University Of Louisville report
Jamestown College did well this year, earning the #48 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Jamestown, ND. Jamestown College graduates 49% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $24,990. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on Jamestown College
New York University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Located 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%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $25,403. Read more about New York University
Vanderbilt University did well this year, earning the #51 position. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashville, TN. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,498. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $13,975. Read the full report on Vanderbilt University
Best Teacher Education And Development Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each 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
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (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: 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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