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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their teacher education development levels methods graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the early-career earnings of their teacher education development levels methods graduates.
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Below are the schools whose teacher education development levels methods graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Southern Oregon University, our #1 for teacher education development levels methods graduate salaries in Oregon. Southern Oregon University is a public school located in the suburb of Ashland. Teacher Education Development Levels Methods graduates of Southern Oregon University earn a median of about $59,622 a year early in their careers.
Eastern Oregon University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in teacher education development levels methods, landing the #2 spot this year. Eastern Oregon University is a public school located in the town of La Grande. Students who complete the teacher education development levels methods program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,269.
Northwest Christian University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Set in the city of Eugene, Northwest Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Teacher Education Development Levels Methods graduates of Northwest Christian University earn a median of about $54,408 a year early in their careers.
George Fox University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in teacher education development levels methods, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Newberg, George Fox 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 $61,121.
A rank of #5 makes Western Oregon University one of the highest-paying schools for teacher education development levels methods. Located in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from Western Oregon University typically earn about $57,964 annually.
Lewis And Clark College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Lewis And Clark College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. Teacher Education Development Levels Methods graduates of Lewis And Clark College earn a median of about $53,121 a year early in their careers.
University Of Oregon ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a public institution. Early-career teacher education development levels methods graduates from University Of Oregon make a median of around $58,400 per year.
Pacific University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education development levels methods. Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Forest Grove. Early-career teacher education development levels methods graduates from Pacific University make a median of around $57,220 per year.
Oregon State University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education development levels methods. Oregon State University is a public school located in the city of Corvallis. Early-career teacher education development levels methods graduates from Oregon State University make a median of around $53,677 per year.
Portland State University came in at #10 for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public institution. Teacher Education Development Levels Methods graduates of Portland State University earn a median of about $61,828 a year early in their careers.
Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program landed the #11 spot for teacher education development levels methods salaries this year. Set in the city of Portland, Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program typically earn about $39,287 annually.
This list is compiled 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 · 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.
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