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.
College Factual analyzed 19 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools.
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If you want to know which schools send teacher education development levels methods graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Baker University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools in Kansas. Baker University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Baldwin City. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from Baker University typically earn about $49,307 annually.
Washburn University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in teacher education development levels methods, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public institution. Students who complete the teacher education development levels methods program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,711.
University Of Kansas came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from University Of Kansas typically earn about $48,044 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Friends University earned it the #4 place for teacher education development levels methods. Located in the city of Wichita, Friends University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from Friends University typically earn about $46,313 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Southwestern College earned it the #5 place for teacher education development levels methods. Located in the town of Winfield, Southwestern College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from Southwestern College typically earn about $46,904 annually.
Emporia State University came in at #6 for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a public institution. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from Emporia State University typically earn about $47,669 annually.
Kansas Wesleyan University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for teacher education development levels methods. Located in the town of Salina, Kansas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career teacher education development levels methods graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University make a median of around $48,668 per year.
Kansas State University came in at #8 for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Kansas State University is a public school located in the city of Manhattan. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from Kansas State University typically earn about $46,577 annually.
Newman University landed the #9 spot for teacher education development levels methods salaries this year. Newman University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wichita. Students who complete the teacher education development levels methods program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,106.
Rasmussen College Kansas ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Located in the city of Topeka, Rasmussen College Kansas is a private for-profit institution. Teacher Education Development Levels Methods graduates of Rasmussen College Kansas earn a median of about $33,916 a year early in their careers.
Fort Hays State University earned the #11 position for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Hays, Fort Hays 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 $46,374.
Wichita State University earned the #12 position for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita 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 $43,764.
Benedictine College landed the #13 spot for teacher education development levels methods salaries this year. Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career teacher education development levels methods graduates from Benedictine College make a median of around $43,998 per year.
University Of Saint Mary ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Located in the town of Leavenworth, University Of Saint Mary 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 $45,272.
Pittsburg State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Pittsburg State University is a public school located in the town of Pittsburg. Students who complete the teacher education development levels methods program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,736.
Ottawa University Kansas City earned the #16 position for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Overland Park, Ottawa University Kansas City 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 $42,056.
Ottawa University Online landed the #17 spot for teacher education development levels methods salaries this year. Ottawa University Online is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Overland Park. Teacher Education Development Levels Methods graduates of Ottawa University Online earn a median of about $42,056 a year early in their careers.
Ottawa University Ottawa came in at #18 for teacher education development levels methods graduate earnings this year. Ottawa University Ottawa is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ottawa. After graduating, teacher education development levels methods degree recipients from Ottawa University Ottawa typically earn about $42,056 annually.
Midamerica Nazarene University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying teacher education development levels methods schools. Midamerica Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Olathe. Students who complete the teacher education development levels methods program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,676.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their teacher education development levels methods graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 19 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.