2026 Best Teacher Education And Development Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Teacher Education And Development graduate certificate 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 reviewed 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 Teacher Education And Development Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Lebanon Valley College this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Annville, PA. About 65% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $52,080 in tuition and fees. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. See the full Lebanon Valley College profile
George Washington University came in at #2 on this year's Teacher Education And Development ranking in the United States. Based in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. George Washington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $22,910. More on George Washington University
Out of the 1272 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the #3 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $13,426. Read more about Johns Hopkins University
You'll be in good company at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Raleigh, NC. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read the full report on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
The strong Teacher Education And Development programs at Valley City State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. This public school is set in Valley City, ND. Valley City State University graduates 53% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,580, compared with $13,544 for out-of-state students. Valley City State University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $24,394 in debt. See the full Valley City State University profile
Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Minnesota State University Mankato Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,082 in debt. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
University Of Florida ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. About 91% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Graduates carry a median of $15,275 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Florida
Syracuse University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University 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 $65,528. Students borrow a median of $26,664 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full Syracuse University profile
Augusta University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Augusta, GA, Augusta University is a public institution. Augusta University posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,414, compared with $24,734 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,969 in student loans. Get the full Augusta University report
Michigan State University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Located in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. 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 the full report on Michigan State University
Rider University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in Lawrenceville, NJ, Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,120. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read more about Rider University
Viterbo University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Based in La Crosse, WI, Viterbo University is a private not-for-profit institution. Viterbo University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $34,250. Students borrow a median of $29,107 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full Viterbo University profile
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University did well this year, earning the #14 position. This public school is set in Blacksburg, VA. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans. Read the full report on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Oklahoma State University Main Campus Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $23,102 in debt. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in West Chester, PA. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania graduates 70% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,775, while out-of-state students pay about $22,599. More on West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
Messiah College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mechanicsburg, PA. Messiah College graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $42,240. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Messiah College
Saint Cloud State University landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Located in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. Saint Cloud State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 39%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,245. Students borrow a median of $30,795 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read the full report on Saint Cloud State University
Hamline University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. Hamline University graduates 60% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $50,004. Graduates carry a median of $25,530 in student loans. Read the full report on Hamline University
New York University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. New York University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $25,403 in debt. More on New York University
University Of Kansas ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. This public school is set in Lawrence, KS. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. University Of Kansas Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $24,174 in debt. See the full University Of Kansas profile
St Catherine University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. About 61% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,428. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $28,000. More on St Catherine University
University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a public school based in Columbia, MO. University Of Missouri Columbia posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $17,654. See the full University Of Missouri Columbia profile
The College Of Saint Scholastica did well this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Duluth, MN, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,778. Graduates carry a median of $26,755 in student loans. Read the full report on The College Of Saint Scholastica
Olivet Nazarene University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Olivet Nazarene University graduates 61% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,900. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. More on Olivet Nazarene University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teacher Education And Development Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Auburn University placed #27 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $23,600. Get the full Auburn University report
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #28 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. University Of Nebraska Lincoln posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Clemson University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Clemson University is a public school based in Clemson, SC. Clemson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Clemson University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. Read the full report on Clemson University
Valdosta State University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Valdosta State University is a public school based in Valdosta, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,124, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. Graduates carry a median of $28,661 in student loans. Get the full Valdosta State University report
University Of Georgia landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Get the full University Of Georgia report
Towson University placed #32 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Towson, MD, Towson University is a public institution. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $21,500. More on Towson University
Loyola University Chicago came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Set in Chicago, IL, Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Loyola University Chicago posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,710. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full Loyola University Chicago profile
Ball State University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Set in Muncie, IN, Ball State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,082, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. Graduates carry a median of $24,998 in student loans. Get the full Ball State University report
Lipscomb University landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashville, TN. About 72% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,572. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $23,529. Get the full Lipscomb University report
Villanova University placed #36 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,776. Students borrow a median of $26,184 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full Villanova University profile
University Of Alaska Anchorage landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Located in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. University Of Alaska Anchorage graduates 28% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,738, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $21,787. Get the full University Of Alaska Anchorage report
Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Teachers College At Columbia University
Baldwin Wallace College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Set in Berea, OH, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,832. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on Baldwin Wallace College
William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public school based in Wayne, NJ. William Paterson University Of New Jersey graduates 44% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,704, compared with $25,344 for out-of-state students. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $31,000. Read the full report on William Paterson University Of New Jersey
Georgia Southern University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Statesboro, GA, Georgia Southern University is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,022, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. Georgia Southern University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Georgia Southern University report
University Of Louisville placed #42 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Louisville, KY, University Of Louisville is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Students from in state pay about $13,136 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,482. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $22,250. See the full University Of Louisville profile
Drexel University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $28,838. More on Drexel University
Fairfield University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fairfield, CT. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,400. Graduates carry a median of $26,687 in student loans. Get the full Fairfield University report
East Carolina University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in Greenville, NC, East Carolina University is a public institution. East Carolina University posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,361, while out-of-state students pay about $23,638. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $26,000. Read the full report on East Carolina University
Gannon University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Gannon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Erie, PA. Gannon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. Students from in state pay about $40,656 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $26,934. More on Gannon University
Montclair State University came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Located in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $15,912 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. See the full Montclair State University profile
Illinois State University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Based in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,410 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $26,058. Graduates carry a median of $24,149 in student loans. More on Illinois State University
Radford University did well this year, earning the #50 position. Located in Radford, VA, Radford University is a public institution. Radford University graduates 49% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,548 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,633. Students borrow a median of $25,523 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Read more about Radford University
Duquesne University came in at #51 in this year's ranking. Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. About 77% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $48,986. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on Duquesne University
Pittsburg State University placed #52 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. Students borrow a median of $24,125 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on Pittsburg State University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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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