2026 Best Teacher Education And Development Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best Teacher Education And Development doctoral degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1272 colleges 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, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Teachers College At Columbia University, our #1 Teacher Education And Development school in the United States. Based in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Teachers College At Columbia University
A rank of #2 makes Texas Christian University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $61,740. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read more about Texas Christian University
You'll be in good company at University Of Georgia, which ranked #3 this year. University Of Georgia is a public school based in Athens, GA. University Of Georgia posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $20,750. Get the full University Of Georgia report
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #4 on this year's Teacher Education And Development ranking in the United States. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,686. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $16,155. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania
The strong Teacher Education And Development programs at Washington State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Washington State University is a public school based in Pullman, WA. About 60% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $21,903. Read more about Washington State University
Capella University did well this year, earning the #6 position. This private for-profit school is set in Minneapolis, MN. About 20% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,400. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $35,998. Get the full Capella University report
Purdue University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
St Johns University New York placed #8 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Queens, NY. St Johns University New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. In-state tuition and fees average $53,529. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $25,000. Get the full St Johns University New York report
Southern Illinois University Carbondale placed #9 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This public school is set in Carbondale, IL. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates 60% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,334. Southern Illinois University Carbondale Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $21,182 in debt. More on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in College Station, TX. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $20,031. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
Iowa State University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Set in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $19,000. Read more about Iowa State University
New York University placed #12 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,796. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $25,403. Read the full report on New York University
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #13 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%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $21,500. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Syracuse University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $65,528 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,664 in student loans. Get the full Syracuse University report
Boston University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,102. Graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. Get the full Boston University report
Concordia University Chicago placed #16 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in River Forest, IL, Concordia University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. About 36% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $37,488 in tuition and fees. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. More on Concordia University Chicago
Montclair State University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Montclair State University is a public school based in Montclair, NJ. Montclair State University graduates 65% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,912, compared with $26,022 for out-of-state students. Montclair State University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read the full report on Montclair State University
University Of Florida did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. University Of Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,275 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full University Of Florida profile
Auburn University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This public school is set in Auburn, AL. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,600 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on Auburn University
University Of Iowa came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Located in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $25,000. Read the full report on University Of Iowa
Indiana University Bloomington placed #21 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This public school is set in Bloomington, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More on Indiana University Bloomington
San Diego State University did well this year, earning the #22 position. This public school is set in San Diego, CA. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,728, while out-of-state students pay about $21,328. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $16,417. Read more about San Diego State University
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Set in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. North Carolina State University At Raleigh Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Read the full report on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Illinois State University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Set in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. Illinois State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,410, while out-of-state students pay about $26,058. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $24,149. More on Illinois State University
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #25 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Austin, TX. The University Of Texas At Austin posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. The University Of Texas At Austin Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $21,275 in debt. Read more about The University Of Texas At Austin
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teacher Education And Development Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
Southern Adventist University placed #27 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in Collegedale, TN, Southern Adventist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,300. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $25,498. See the full Southern Adventist University profile
Michigan State University placed #28 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Michigan State University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,437 in debt. Read more about Michigan State University
Hofstra University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hempstead, NY. About 68% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $57,660 in tuition and fees. Hofstra University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $23,517 in debt. Get the full Hofstra University report
Temple University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Philadelphia, PA. About 75% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Temple University
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #31 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Students borrow a median of $23,102 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Judson University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Based in Elgin, IL, Judson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $30,297. Students borrow a median of $27,685 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read more about Judson University
Stony Brook University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Located in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University is a public institution. Stony Brook University posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Students from in state pay about $10,931 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,741 for out-of-state students. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $20,537. Read the full report on Stony Brook University
Sam Houston State University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Based in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. Graduates carry a median of $24,850 in student loans. Read more about Sam Houston State University
Western Michigan University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This public school is set in Kalamazoo, MI. Western Michigan University graduates 58% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full Western Michigan University profile
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This public school is set in Greensboro, NC. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,661, compared with $24,012 for out-of-state students. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #37 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Columbia, MO. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,654 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full University Of Missouri Columbia profile
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #38 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Columbus, OH. Ohio State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
Ball State University did well this year, earning the #40 position. This public school is set in Muncie, IN. Ball State University graduates 62% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,082, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $24,998. See the full Ball State University profile
Central Michigan University did well this year, earning the #41 position. Set in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Central Michigan University graduates 59% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $29,000. Get the full Central Michigan University report
University Of Miami ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Coral Gables, FL. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,616. Graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Miami
Texas Tech University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. See the full Texas Tech University profile
National Louis University did well this year, earning the #44 position. Located in Chicago, IL, National Louis University is a private not-for-profit institution. National Louis University graduates 30% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,245 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $29,242. Read the full report on National Louis University
Florida State University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Based in Tallahassee, FL, Florida State University is a public institution. Florida State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $22,500. Read more about Florida State University
Oregon State University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Oregon State University is a public school based in Corvallis, OR. Oregon State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $24,043. Get the full Oregon State University report
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Norman, OK. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $25,500 in debt. More on University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Georgia State University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Georgia State University is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. About 53% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $28,687. Read more about Georgia State University
University Of Kansas came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Based in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,174 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read the full report on University Of Kansas
Widener University Main Campus placed #50 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chester, PA. About 68% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $55,730 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,561 in student loans. Read more about Widener University Main Campus
Oakland University placed #51 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Oakland University is a public school based in Rochester Hills, MI. Oakland University graduates 58% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,167 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,735. Graduates carry a median of $25,972 in student loans. More on Oakland University
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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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