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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 4 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.
New Mexico State University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for highest-paid teacher education and development graduates in New Mexico. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. Teacher Education And Development graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of about $50,639 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at New Mexico Highlands University earned it the #2 place for teacher education and development. Located in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,243.
Students chasing top earnings in teacher education and development will find them at University Of New Mexico Main Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,497.
Students chasing top earnings in teacher education and development will find them at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Portales, Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus make a median of around $54,215 per year.
The ranking above is published 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 · 4 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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