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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their teacher education and development graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the early-career earnings of their teacher education and development graduates.
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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.
Mayville State University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid teacher education and development graduates in North Dakota. Located in the rural area of Mayville, Mayville State University is a public institution. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from Mayville State University make a median of around $55,578 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Valley City State University earned it the #2 place for teacher education and development. Valley City State University is a public school located in the town of Valley City. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,320.
Students chasing top earnings in teacher education and development will find them at North Dakota State University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education and development program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,243.
Students chasing top earnings in teacher education and development will find them at Minot State University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Minot, Minot State University is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from Minot State University typically earn about $52,934 annually.
A rank of #5 makes University Of North Dakota one of the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Set in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education and development degree recipients from University Of North Dakota typically earn about $50,380 annually.
Dickinson State University came in at #6 for teacher education and development graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Dickinson, Dickinson State University is a public institution. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from Dickinson State University make a median of around $49,935 per year.
University Of Mary placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education and development. Set in the rural area of Bismarck, University Of Mary is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career teacher education and development graduates from University Of Mary make a median of around $43,299 per year.
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 · 7 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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