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 highest-paying schools turn a teacher education and development degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools.
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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.
Huntingdon College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid teacher education and development graduates in Alabama. Set in the city of Montgomery, Huntingdon 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 $53,514.
Troy University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Set in the town of Troy, Troy University is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,520.
Students chasing top earnings in teacher education and development will find them at Alabama State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Montgomery, Alabama State University is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Alabama State University typically earn about $49,194 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of West Alabama earned it the #4 place for teacher education and development. Located in the rural area of Livingston, University Of West Alabama is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from University Of West Alabama typically earn about $48,411 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in teacher education and development will find them at Auburn University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Auburn University earn a median of about $52,004 a year early in their careers.
Athens State University came in at #6 for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. 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 $51,026 a year early in their careers.
Alabama A And M University came in at #7 for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Normal, Alabama A And M University is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Alabama A And M University earn a median of about $44,468 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Alabama landed the #8 spot for teacher education and development salaries this year. The University Of Alabama is a public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,220.
University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #9 spot for teacher education and development salaries this year. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public school located in the city of Birmingham. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,189.
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 · 9 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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