Best Colleges for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Teacher Education and Professional Development in Specific Subject Areas programs prepare future educators to specialize in particular disciplines while developing essential classroom management and instructional design skills. Graduates typically earn around $35,800 annually, though salaries vary significantly by state, district, and subject area specialization.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), strong student teaching partnerships with local schools, and comprehensive coursework in both subject matter expertise and pedagogical methods. Look for programs offering multiple certification pathways and hands-on classroom experience. With 438 schools nationwide offering this major, students can find programs tailored to specific teaching disciplines and career goals.

Schools Ranked

$47,795

Avg. Program Earnings

60.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	CUNY Hunter College New York, New York	$55,286	61.0%	public
2	The College of New Jersey Ewing, New Jersey	$51,844	85.2%	public
3	Centenary University Hackettstown, New Jersey	$51,273	56.6%	private-nonprofit
4	New York University New York, New York	$50,606	88.5%	private-nonprofit
5	Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, Illinois	$50,105	16.8%	public
6	William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, New Jersey	$49,491	47.7%	public
7	CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, New York	$49,019	56.6%	public
8	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, Illinois	$48,935	56.3%	public
9	Marist College Poughkeepsie, New York	$48,745	79.8%	private-nonprofit
10	Baylor University Waco, Texas	$48,162	80.2%	private-nonprofit
11	University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut	$47,260	58.3%	private-nonprofit
12	Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas	$46,924	85.6%	private-nonprofit
13	University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky	$46,869	60.7%	public
14	McNeese State University Lake Charles, Louisiana	$46,673	52.0%	public
15	Rider University Lawrenceville, New Jersey	$46,589	63.3%	private-nonprofit
16	Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota	$46,478	58.8%	private-nonprofit
17	Houston Christian University Houston, Texas	$46,087	49.8%	private-nonprofit
18	McMurry University Abilene, Texas	$46,087	38.6%	private-nonprofit
19	Saint Edward's University Austin, Texas	$46,087	64.2%	private-nonprofit
20	Hofstra University Hempstead, New York	$45,852	67.1%	private-nonprofit
21	Texas Lutheran University Seguin, Texas	$45,500	55.2%	private-nonprofit
22	Saint Xavier University Chicago, Illinois	$45,435	59.0%	private-nonprofit
23	Western Connecticut State University Danbury, Connecticut	$45,340	50.2%	public
24	Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, Florida	$45,305	38.5%	public
25	Ithaca College Ithaca, New York	$44,933	74.1%	private-nonprofit