by our College Data Analytics Team
[Teacher Education And Development](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their teacher education and development graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 67 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.
Barry University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools in the Southeast Region. Set in the suburb of Miami, Barry University 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 $67,477.
Valdosta State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a public institution. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from Valdosta State University make a median of around $66,013 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in teacher education and development will find them at Athens State University, which ranked #3. Athens State University is a public school located in the town of Athens. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Athens State University earn a median of about $66,720 a year early in their careers.
Saint Leo University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Located in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Saint Leo University earn a median of about $61,783 a year early in their careers.
University Of Arkansas came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of about $67,117 a year early in their careers.
Columbus State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,322.
University Of West Georgia ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Located in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from University Of West Georgia typically earn about $62,011 annually.
University Of Louisville ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. University Of Louisville is a public school located in the city of Louisville. Teacher Education And Development graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of about $63,262 a year early in their careers.
Jacksonville State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Jacksonville State University is a public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Jacksonville State University typically earn about $62,091 annually.
Nova Southeastern University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University 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 $59,634.
University Of West Alabama landed the #11 spot for teacher education and development salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Livingston, University Of West Alabama is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,611.
Florida International University came in at #12 for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Florida International University earn a median of about $57,578 a year early in their careers.
University Of Georgia earned the #13 position for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,518.
Georgia State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Georgia State University is a public school located in the city of Atlanta. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,426.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte typically earn about $57,839 annually.
Florida State University came in at #16 for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Florida State University typically earn about $60,447 annually.
Regent University came in at #17 for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Regent University earn a median of about $57,501 a year early in their careers.
University Of Florida earned the #18 position for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. University Of Florida is a public school located in the city of Gainesville. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from University Of Florida make a median of around $62,094 per year.
George Mason University placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from George Mason University make a median of around $57,122 per year.
Augusta University earned the #20 position for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Augusta University is a public school located in the city of Augusta. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,156.
University Of Southern Mississippi ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a public institution. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from University Of Southern Mississippi make a median of around $56,413 per year.
Lipscomb University came in at #22 for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from Lipscomb University make a median of around $56,294 per year.
Old Dominion University placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median of about $56,443 a year early in their careers.
University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #24 spot for teacher education and development salaries this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,026.
Georgia College And State University placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,662.
These schools also send teacher education and development graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
This list is compiled 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 · 67 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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