by our College Data Analytics Team
[Teacher Education And Development](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 11 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.
Coastal Carolina University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools in South Carolina. Set in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn a median of about $48,497 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Citadel Military College Of South Carolina one of the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Set in the city of Charleston, Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Citadel Military College Of South Carolina typically earn about $55,758 annually.
Charleston Southern University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in teacher education and development, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Charleston, Charleston Southern University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Charleston Southern University typically earn about $46,903 annually.
North Greenville University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Tigerville. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from North Greenville University make a median of around $41,578 per year.
A rank of #5 makes Anderson University Sc one of the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Set in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Anderson University Sc typically earn about $42,775 annually.
University Of South Carolina Upstate placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Set in the suburb of Spartanburg, University Of South Carolina Upstate is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Upstate typically earn about $39,511 annually.
University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public school located in the city of Columbia. Teacher Education And Development graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of about $48,937 a year early in their careers.
Clemson University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education and development schools. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,156.
Bob Jones University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Bob Jones University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Greenville. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,008.
Winthrop University came in at #10 for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop University is a public institution. Teacher Education And Development graduates of Winthrop University earn a median of about $41,444 a year early in their careers.
South Carolina State University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Set in the town of Orangeburg, South Carolina State University is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from South Carolina State University typically earn about $40,526 annually.
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 · 11 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.