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.
College Factual analyzed 19 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools.
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Emerson College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools in the New England Region. Set in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,912.
A rank of #2 makes Boston University one of the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Boston University typically earn about $57,414 annually.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Durham. Teacher Education And Development graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of about $51,364 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Hartford earned it the #4 place for teacher education and development. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a private not-for-profit institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of about $59,156 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Central Connecticut State University earned it the #5 place for teacher education and development. Central Connecticut State University is a public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from Central Connecticut State University make a median of around $57,482 per year.
Eastern Connecticut State University earned the #6 position for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,386.
Rhode Island College earned the #7 position for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Rhode Island College typically earn about $54,765 annually.
University Of Vermont ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of about $53,836 a year early in their careers.
Southern New Hampshire University earned the #9 position for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of about $48,088 a year early in their careers.
Massachusetts College Of Art And Design ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Massachusetts College Of Art And Design is a public school located in the city of Boston. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Massachusetts College Of Art And Design typically earn about $54,844 annually.
Keene State College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Set in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Keene State College typically earn about $49,716 annually.
Western Connecticut State University came in at #12 for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a public institution. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from Western Connecticut State University make a median of around $51,330 per year.
Bridgewater State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Bridgewater State University is a public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Bridgewater State University earn a median of about $52,423 a year early in their careers.
Plymouth State University earned the #14 position for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Plymouth State University is a public school located in the town of Plymouth. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from Plymouth State University make a median of around $45,500 per year.
Saint Josephs College Of Maine ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Set in the rural area of Standish, Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Saint Josephs College Of Maine typically earn about $41,584 annually.
University Of Maine landed the #16 spot for teacher education and development salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from University Of Maine typically earn about $50,136 annually.
University Of Connecticut ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. University Of Connecticut is a public school located in the town of Storrs. Teacher Education And Development graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of about $59,551 a year early in their careers.
Southern Connecticut State University earned the #18 position for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University typically earn about $52,973 annually.
University Of Southern Maine landed the #19 spot for teacher education and development salaries this year. Set in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of University Of Southern Maine earn a median of about $34,843 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries teacher education and development graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 19 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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