Best Colleges for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Choosing the right Teacher Education and Professional Development program is crucial for aspiring educators who want to specialize in specific grade levels or teaching methods. With 740 schools offering this major nationwide, students have numerous options to consider. Graduates typically earn around $35,374 annually, reflecting the important but modestly compensated nature of education careers.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation, strong student teaching partnerships with local schools, and specialized coursework in their chosen focus area. Look for programs that offer hands-on classroom experience, mentorship opportunities, and preparation for state licensing requirements. Consider schools with high teacher certification pass rates and strong alumni networks in education.

Schools Ranked

$46,997

Avg. Program Earnings

60.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Manhattan College Riverdale, New York	$53,358	66.0%	private-nonprofit
2	The College of New Jersey Ewing, New Jersey	$50,689	85.2%	public
3	Centenary University Hackettstown, New Jersey	$50,375	56.6%	private-nonprofit
4	St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, New York	$50,270	62.6%	private-nonprofit
5	American University Washington, District of Columbia	$49,136	78.5%	private-nonprofit
6	Rider University Lawrenceville, New Jersey	$48,864	63.3%	private-nonprofit
7	University of Maryland-College Park College Park, Maryland	$47,478	88.6%	public
8	Caldwell University Caldwell, New Jersey	$47,260	58.7%	private-nonprofit
9	Turtle Mountain Community College Belcourt, North Dakota	$47,260	54.5%	private-nonprofit
10	Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, Texas	$46,673	42.4%	private-nonprofit
11	Nevada State University Henderson, Nevada	$46,673	31.0%	public
12	Bloomfield College Bloomfield, New Jersey	$46,087	31.1%	private-nonprofit
13	Texas A & M International University Laredo, Texas	$46,087	48.9%	public
14	University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, Hawaii	$46,062	62.6%	public
15	Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, Hawaii	$45,696	41.2%	private-nonprofit
16	Delaware State University Dover, Delaware	$45,584	38.7%	public
17	Dallas Baptist University Dallas, Texas	$45,584	60.4%	private-nonprofit
18	Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas	$45,383	85.6%	private-nonprofit
19	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$45,328	65.5%	public
20	Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, Hawaii	$45,305	58.1%	private-nonprofit
21	Kean University Union, New Jersey	$45,305	43.4%	public
22	William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, New Jersey	$45,231	47.7%	public
23	Baylor University Waco, Texas	$45,227	80.2%	private-nonprofit
24	Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, Washington	$45,082	71.0%	private-nonprofit
25	New York University New York, New York	$44,928	88.5%	private-nonprofit