2026 Best Teacher Education And Development Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Teacher Education And Development master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 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 arm you with the information you need, 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
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. Get the full Teachers College At Columbia University report
You'll be in good company at Stanford University, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Stanford University posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,910. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $10,492. Read the full report on Stanford University
Northwestern University came in at #3 on this year's Teacher Education And Development ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Evanston, IL. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Read the full report on Northwestern University
Out of the 1272 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Fresno Pacific University landed the #4 spot. Located in Fresno, CA, Fresno Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,660. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $21,875. Read the full report on Fresno Pacific University
A rank of #5 makes George Washington University one of the top choices in the United States. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $22,910. More on George Washington University
Lebanon Valley College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Annville, PA, Lebanon Valley College is a private not-for-profit institution. Lebanon Valley College graduates 65% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $52,080. Lebanon Valley College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about Lebanon Valley College
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo did well this year, earning the #7 position. Set in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Students from in state pay about $12,161 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,230. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $19,273. Read more about California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Loyola University Baltimore did well this year, earning the #8 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. About 79% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,150. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. More on Loyola University Baltimore
University Of Washington Seattle Campus did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $16,481. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile
Brown University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Brown University is a private not-for-profit school based in Providence, RI. Brown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,312. Graduates carry a median of $13,025 in student loans. Read the full report on Brown University
The College Of New Jersey came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Set in Ewing, NJ, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. The College Of New Jersey posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Students from in state pay about $19,632 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,752. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More on The College Of New Jersey
Johns Hopkins University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. Johns Hopkins University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $13,426. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report
Concordia College At Moorhead came in at #14 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Moorhead, MN. About 61% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,170. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. Read more about Concordia College At Moorhead
University Of St Thomas Minnesota did well this year, earning the #15 position. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates 77% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. More on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Vanderbilt University placed #16 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Located 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 run about $67,498. Graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. See the full Vanderbilt University profile
Harvard University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cambridge, MA. Harvard University posts a six-year graduation rate of 98%. Students from in state pay about $61,676 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Read more about Harvard University
Washington State University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Located in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $21,903. Get the full Washington State University report
New York University placed #19 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $25,403. More on New York University
Seattle Pacific University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Seattle, WA, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $40,407 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,188 in student loans. More on Seattle Pacific University
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign did well this year, earning the #21 position. Based in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,267, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $21,500. More on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Drake University placed #22 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Des Moines, IA, Drake University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,960. Drake University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $22,273 in debt. Read the full report on Drake University
Alfred University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Alfred University is a private not-for-profit school based in Alfred, NY. About 57% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,138. Graduates carry a median of $25,706 in student loans. Get the full Alfred University report
Bank Street College Of Education did well this year, earning the #24 position. Bank Street College Of Education is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Read the full report on Bank Street College Of Education
Rider University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Set in Lawrenceville, NJ, Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,120. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. See the full Rider University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teacher Education And Development Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Wilkes University did well this year, earning the #26 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,496. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $26,601. Get the full Wilkes University report
California State University San Marcos did well this year, earning the #27 position. This public school is set in San Marcos, CA. California State University San Marcos posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Students from in state pay about $8,082 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,682 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,527 in student loans. More on California State University San Marcos
University Of Northern Iowa came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Based in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. University Of Northern Iowa posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,936, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $26,000. Read more about University Of Northern Iowa
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #29 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in West Lafayette, IN. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $19,500. More on Purdue University Main Campus
University Of Georgia came in at #30 in this year's ranking. University Of Georgia is a public school based in Athens, GA. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Get the full University Of Georgia report
Northern State University placed #31 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This public school is set in Aberdeen, SD. Northern State University graduates 55% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,845, while out-of-state students pay about $11,947. Graduates carry a median of $26,143 in student loans. See the full Northern State University profile
Fordham University placed #32 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bronx, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Students from in state pay about $64,470 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $25,643. See the full Fordham University profile
Vandercook College Of Music placed #33 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in Chicago, IL, Vandercook College Of Music is a private not-for-profit institution. Vandercook College Of Music graduates 67% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $30,910. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Vandercook College Of Music
University Of Nebraska Lincoln did well this year, earning the #34 position. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $23,000. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report
Manhattanville College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Purchase, NY, Manhattanville College is a private not-for-profit institution. Manhattanville College graduates 58% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $44,604 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,372 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on Manhattanville College
University Of Southern California came in at #36 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Angeles, CA. About 92% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $15,625. Get the full University Of Southern California report
Saint Josephs University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Josephs University graduates 79% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $53,260. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $26,426. Read more about Saint Josephs University
University Of Florida came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Located in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $15,275. Read more about University Of Florida
Centenary College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Located in Hackettstown, NJ, Centenary College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $37,732 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,081 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. More on Centenary College
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Based in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. North Carolina State University At Raleigh posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #41 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This public school is set in New Brunswick, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Students from in state pay about $17,929 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Get the full Rutgers University New Brunswick report
Ithaca College placed #42 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in Ithaca, NY, Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $52,616. Ithaca College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,500 in debt. Read more about Ithaca College
California State University Long Beach did well this year, earning the #43 position. Set in Long Beach, CA, California State University Long Beach is a public institution. California State University Long Beach posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,374, with out-of-state students paying around $19,974. Graduates carry a median of $15,671 in student loans. Read more about California State University Long Beach
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in La Crosse, WI. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates 71% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. Graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. See the full University Of Wisconsin La Crosse profile
Towson University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Teacher Education And Development schools. Towson University is a public school based in Towson, MD. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. More on Towson University
Marquette University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. Marquette University graduates 83% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,170. Marquette University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Marquette University report
Loyola Marymount University placed #47 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Located in Los Angeles, CA, Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. Loyola Marymount University graduates 79% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,867. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $22,248. Read more about Loyola Marymount University
Syracuse University placed #48 among Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Syracuse, NY. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $65,528 in tuition and fees. Syracuse University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,664 in debt. More on Syracuse University
University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #49 in this year's ranking. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public school based in Chicago, IL. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates 62% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,949, with out-of-state students paying around $32,009. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $17,125. Read more about University Of Illinois At Chicago
Montclair State University did well this year, earning the #50 position. This public school is set in Montclair, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,912, while out-of-state students pay about $26,022. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Montclair State University profile
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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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