by our College Data Analytics Team
[Teacher Education Development Levels Methods](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/) 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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 53 schools to find where teacher education development levels methods graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose teacher education development levels methods graduates go on to earn the most.
San Jose State University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools in the Far Western Region. San Jose State University is a public school located in the city of San Jose. Teacher Education Development Levels Methods graduates of San Jose State University earn a median of about $81,942 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in teacher education development levels methods will find them at California State University Northridge, which ranked #2. California State University Northridge is a public school located in the city of Northridge. Teacher Education Development Levels Methods graduates of California State University Northridge earn a median of about $91,622 a year early in their careers.
California State University Fresno produces some of the highest-paid graduates in teacher education development levels methods, landing the #3 spot this year. California State University Fresno is a public school located in the city of Fresno. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from California State University Fresno typically earn about $78,501 annually.
The Evergreen State College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Set in the suburb of Olympia, The Evergreen State College is a public institution. Teacher Education Development Levels Methods graduates of The Evergreen State College earn a median of about $75,318 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in teacher education development levels methods will find them at Pacific Lutheran University, which ranked #5. Pacific Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Tacoma. Students who complete the teacher education development levels methods program here go on to a median salary of roughly $74,553.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #6 for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school located in the city of Seattle. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus typically earn about $76,198 annually.
University Of Washington Tacoma Campus came in at #7 for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public institution. Early-career teacher education development levels methods graduates from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus make a median of around $76,198 per year.
Seattle University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the teacher education development levels methods program here go on to a median salary of roughly $75,090.
Santa Clara University earned the #9 position for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Santa Clara, Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the teacher education development levels methods program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,261.
Claremont Graduate University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Claremont Graduate University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from Claremont Graduate University typically earn about $79,210 annually.
University Of San Francisco landed the #11 spot for teacher education development levels methods salaries this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco is a private not-for-profit institution. Teacher Education Development Levels Methods graduates of University Of San Francisco earn a median of about $73,331 a year early in their careers.
Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System earned the #12 position for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System is a public school located in the suburb of Aliso Viejo. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System typically earn about $78,261 annually.
California State University Fullerton earned the #13 position for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from California State University Fullerton typically earn about $78,465 annually.
University Of California Irvine landed the #14 spot for teacher education development levels methods salaries this year. University Of California Irvine is a public school located in the city of Irvine. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from University Of California Irvine typically earn about $78,454 annually.
Saint Martins University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Located in the city of Lacey, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from Saint Martins University typically earn about $69,412 annually.
Western Washington University placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education development levels methods. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education development levels methods program here go on to a median salary of roughly $75,072.
Heritage University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Located in the rural area of Toppenish, Heritage University is a private not-for-profit institution. Teacher Education Development Levels Methods graduates of Heritage University earn a median of about $70,846 a year early in their careers.
Saint Marys College Of California earned the #18 position for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Moraga, Saint Marys College Of California is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from Saint Marys College Of California typically earn about $74,099 annually.
University Of Redlands earned the #19 position for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Redlands, University Of Redlands is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the teacher education development levels methods program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,275.
Seattle Pacific University earned the #20 position for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career teacher education development levels methods graduates from Seattle Pacific University make a median of around $79,317 per year.
Pepperdine University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Malibu. Teacher Education Development Levels Methods graduates of Pepperdine University earn a median of about $71,444 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Davis earned the #22 position for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from University Of California Davis typically earn about $97,476 annually.
Washington State University landed the #23 spot for teacher education development levels methods salaries this year. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education development levels methods program here go on to a median salary of roughly $70,550.
Chapman University earned the #24 position for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Orange, Chapman University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career teacher education development levels methods graduates from Chapman University make a median of around $74,294 per year.
City University Of Seattle landed the #25 spot for teacher education development levels methods salaries this year. City University Of Seattle is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle. Early-career teacher education development levels methods graduates from City University Of Seattle make a median of around $72,873 per year.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid teacher education development levels methods ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries teacher education development levels methods 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 · 53 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.