Cheapest Teacher Education and Professional Development Colleges in District of Columbia

Trinity Washington University charges just $12,233 net for teacher education programs, making it the most affordable option among five District of Columbia schools by a significant margin. The University of the District of Columbia follows at $14,693, while private institutions like Howard University reach $47,919. DC's teacher preparation programs serve a unique market where federal education initiatives and charter school networks create specialized career paths beyond traditional public school teaching.

Programs

$12,233 – $47,919

Net Price Range

$46,986

Avg. Program Earnings

59.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Trinity Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$12,233	$26,110	44.4%	97.0%
2	University of the District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia	$14,693	$6,152	26.3%
3	The Catholic University of America Washington, District of Columbia	$32,798	$55,834	81.3%	85.6%
4	American University Washington, District of Columbia	$41,945	$56,543	78.5%	40.6%
5	Howard University Washington, District of Columbia	$47,919	$33,344	68.9%	53.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Trinity Washington University so much cheaper than other DC teacher education programs?

Trinity Washington charges a net price of $12,233 compared to the DC average of over $30,000 for teacher education programs. The university's focus on serving working adults and flexible scheduling helps keep costs down while maintaining a 96.97% acceptance rate.

How do graduation rates vary among DC's most affordable teacher education programs?

The Catholic University of America leads with an 81.30% graduation rate despite charging $32,798 net annually. Trinity Washington, the cheapest option, graduates 44.40% of students while the University of the District of Columbia graduates just 26.30%.

What earning potential do graduates from these programs have in DC?

Teacher education graduates from American University earn $49,136 annually, the highest among reported DC programs. Catholic University graduates earn $44,835, reflecting the competitive education job market in the nation's capital where federal and charter positions often pay above national averages.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.