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 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools.
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Below are the schools whose teacher education and development graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Colorado Denver tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools in Colorado. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of about $61,717 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Northern Colorado one of the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Set in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a public institution. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from University Of Northern Colorado make a median of around $58,436 per year.
University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder typically earn about $56,935 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Adams State College earned it the #4 place for teacher education and development. Located in the town of Alamosa, Adams State College is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Adams State College earn a median of about $54,569 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in teacher education and development will find them at Regis University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Denver, Regis University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Regis University typically earn about $54,476 annually.
This ranking is produced 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 · 5 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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