by our College Data Analytics Team
[Teacher Education And Development](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their teacher education and development graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find where teacher education and development graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send teacher education and development graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools in New Jersey. Set in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,718.
Students chasing top earnings in teacher education and development will find them at The College Of New Jersey, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of The College Of New Jersey earn a median of about $65,228 a year early in their careers.
Rider University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Rider University typically earn about $53,684 annually.
Rowan University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in teacher education and development, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,060.
Kean University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in teacher education and development, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Kean University earn a median of about $66,297 a year early in their careers.
Montclair State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a public institution. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from Montclair State University make a median of around $57,234 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their teacher education and development graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 6 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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