2026 Best Teacher Education And Development Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Teacher Education And Development bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 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 compile 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found The College Of New Jersey to be the best Teacher Education And Development school in the United States. This public school is set in Ewing, NJ. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $19,632, with out-of-state students paying around $25,752. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about The College Of New Jersey
A rank of #2 makes Southern Illinois University Carbondale one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,334. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $21,182. Read the full report on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
A rank of #3 makes Northwestern University one of the top choices 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. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Get the full Northwestern University report
Texas Christian University came in at #4 on this year's Teacher Education And Development ranking in the United States. Located in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,740. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $26,500. Read more about Texas Christian University
University Of Wisconsin Stout came in at #5 on this year's Teacher Education And Development ranking in the United States. Located in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $10,701, with out-of-state students paying around $19,265. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $24,500. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Stout
University Of Louisville did well this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in Louisville, KY. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,136, while out-of-state students pay about $29,482. Graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. See the full University Of Louisville profile
Pacific Lutheran University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Pacific Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit school based in Tacoma, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Students from in state pay about $50,916 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $29,740. Get the full Pacific Lutheran University report
Winona State University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Winona, MN, Winona State University is a public institution. Winona State University graduates 56% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,576, compared with $17,308 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,762 in student loans. Read more about Winona State University
Valley City State University placed #9 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Located 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, compared with $13,544 for out-of-state students. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $24,394. Read more about Valley City State University
Ithaca College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Based in Ithaca, NY, Ithaca 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 $52,616. Graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Get the full Ithaca College report
Baylor University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Based in Waco, TX, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Get the full Baylor University report
Lebanon Valley College placed #12 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in Annville, PA, Lebanon Valley College 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 $52,080. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. More on Lebanon Valley College
University Of Delaware placed #13 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This public school is set in Newark, DE. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. University Of Delaware Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,298 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Delaware
Concordia College At Moorhead ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Moorhead, MN, Concordia College At Moorhead is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,170. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. See the full Concordia College At Moorhead profile
Hope College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Based in Holland, MI, Hope College is a private not-for-profit institution. Hope College posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,484. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. Get the full Hope College report
University Of California Santa Cruz did well this year, earning the #16 position. University Of California Santa Cruz is a public school based in Santa Cruz, CA. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,035, while out-of-state students pay about $46,923. University Of California Santa Cruz Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $18,559 in debt. More on University Of California Santa Cruz
Fresno Pacific University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Based in Fresno, CA, Fresno Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Fresno Pacific University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $36,660. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $21,875. Get the full Fresno Pacific University report
Texas Lutheran University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Based in Seguin, TX, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $36,230 in tuition and fees. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. Read more about Texas Lutheran University
St Olaf College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Based in Northfield, MN, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,760. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on St Olaf College
New York University placed #20 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $25,403. See the full New York University profile
Saint Norbert College placed #21 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in De Pere, WI, Saint Norbert College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,580. Graduates carry a median of $24,889 in student loans. Read the full report on Saint Norbert College
Marquette University did well this year, earning the #22 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. Marquette University posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $51,170. Marquette University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Marquette University report
Rider University placed #23 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. 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. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on Rider University
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $23,000. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Western Washington University did well this year, earning the #25 position. Western Washington University is a public school based in Bellingham, WA. Western Washington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Students from in state pay about $9,582 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,707. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full Western Washington University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teacher Education And Development Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Washington State University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. Washington State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $21,903. Get the full Washington State University report
Towson University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Located in Towson, MD, Towson University is a public institution. Towson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,728, while out-of-state students pay about $29,820. Towson University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. See the full Towson University profile
Augustana College Illinois ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Rock Island, IL, Augustana College Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. Augustana College Illinois graduates 73% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $51,598 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Get the full Augustana College Illinois report
Vanderbilt University placed #29 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $67,498. Vanderbilt University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $13,975 in debt. See the full Vanderbilt University profile
University Of Maryland College Park landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Set in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. University Of Maryland College Park posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. University Of Maryland College Park Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $20,836 in debt. More on University Of Maryland College Park
Elizabethtown College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Elizabethtown, PA. Elizabethtown College posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Students from in state pay about $37,950 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on Elizabethtown College
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Purdue University Main Campus Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Drake University did well this year, earning the #33 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Des Moines, IA. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $51,960. Students borrow a median of $22,273 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read the full report on Drake University
University Of Northern Iowa did well this year, earning the #34 position. Located in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. University Of Northern Iowa posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,936, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Northern Iowa
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This public school is set in Champaign, IL. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. More on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Messiah College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Located in Mechanicsburg, PA, Messiah College is a private not-for-profit institution. Messiah College graduates 75% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $42,240 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on Messiah College
Westminster College Pa did well this year, earning the #37 position. Westminster College Pa is a private not-for-profit school based in New Wilmington, PA. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,290. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $26,528. More on Westminster College Pa
Iowa State University came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Located in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Iowa State University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $19,000 in debt. More on Iowa State University
Juniata College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Huntingdon, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. In-state tuition and fees average $58,580. Juniata College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,976 in debt. Read the full report on Juniata College
Calvin College placed #40 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in Grand Rapids, MI, Calvin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,350. Students borrow a median of $26,022 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full Calvin College profile
University Of Florida placed #41 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. About 91% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Students borrow a median of $15,275 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Get the full University Of Florida report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Raleigh, NC. About 85% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $25,000. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
University Of The Pacific placed #43 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Located in Stockton, CA, University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,080. Students borrow a median of $23,514 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on University Of The Pacific
Martin Luther College placed #44 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Ulm, MN. Martin Luther College graduates 72% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,120. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $20,224. Read more about Martin Luther College
Emporia State University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This public school is set in Emporia, KS. About 56% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $22,500. More on Emporia State University
University Of Central Florida came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Set in Orlando, FL, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. University Of Central Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 78%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,368, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. Students borrow a median of $21,088 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on University Of Central Florida
Jamestown College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Jamestown, ND, Jamestown College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $24,990. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full Jamestown College profile
University Of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $54,398. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Centenary College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hackettstown, NJ. Centenary College graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $37,732. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $25,081. Get the full Centenary College report
Central Washington University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Ellensburg, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,417, while out-of-state students pay about $27,526. Graduates carry a median of $23,377 in student loans. See the full Central Washington University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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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