Teacher Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 166 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best teacher education schools.
The teacher education program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Teacher Education Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Teacher Education Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Teacher Education in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the teacher education degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than University Of Notre Dame this year for teacher education. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Notre Dame graduates 95% of students within six years. About 92 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $49,822 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,891.
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University Of California Berkeley is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in teacher education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public institution. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. About 40 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of California Berkeley generally make around $70,847. Students borrow a median of $14,238 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Irvine is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in teacher education, ranking #3. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. There were roughly 233 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from University Of California Irvine earn around $65,591 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,539 to complete this degree.
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Santa Clara University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in teacher education, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Santa Clara, Santa Clara University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 90 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Santa Clara University in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Santa Clara University earn a median of $68,067 early in their careers. Santa Clara University graduates carry a median of $20,144 in student loans.
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Vanderbilt University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in teacher education, landing the #5 spot this year. Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $50,383 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975.
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Washington State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Pullman. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Washington State University awarded about 250 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $54,794 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree.
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Seattle University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education schools. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Seattle University graduates 76% of students within six years. About 21 teacher education degrees were awarded at Seattle University in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from Seattle University earn around $72,295 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,289.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #8 spot for teacher education this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. About 77% of students finish within six years. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 29 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $52,532 early in their careers. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,995 in student loans.
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University Of Redlands earned the #9 position for teacher education this year. University Of Redlands is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Redlands. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. University Of Redlands awarded about 75 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of University Of Redlands earn a median of $59,996 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,175 to complete this degree.
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Alliant International University came in at #10 for teacher education this year. Set in the city of San Diego, Alliant International University is a moderately-sized private for-profit institution. Alliant International University awarded about 41 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $59,992 in their early career. Alliant International University graduates carry a median of $21,234 in student loans.
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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #11 among the best teacher education schools. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 217 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $45,795 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,263.
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University Of Central Florida came in at #12 for teacher education this year. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. University Of Central Florida awarded about 22 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from University Of Central Florida earn around $50,686 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250.
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The University Of Texas At Tyler placed #13 among the best teacher education schools. Set in the city of Tyler, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a large public institution. The University Of Texas At Tyler graduates 54% of students within six years. About 81 teacher education degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Tyler in the most recent year. Teacher Education graduates of The University Of Texas At Tyler earn a median of $55,134 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Tyler graduates carry a median of $20,959 in student loans.
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Houston Community College earned the #14 position for teacher education this year. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. About 122 teacher education degrees were awarded at Houston Community College in the most recent year. Teacher Education graduates of Houston Community College earn a median of $40,365 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,250.
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William Paterson University Of New Jersey landed the #15 spot for teacher education this year. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Wayne. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 67 teacher education degrees were awarded at William Paterson University Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey generally make around $59,208. Students borrow a median of $24,671 to complete this degree.
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Seattle Pacific University came in at #16 for teacher education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Seattle. Seattle Pacific University graduates 62% of students within six years. About 20 teacher education degrees were awarded at Seattle Pacific University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Seattle Pacific University generally make around $59,268. Typical student debt for the program is $25,188.
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Salisbury University earned the #17 position for teacher education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Salisbury. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Salisbury University awarded about 11 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Salisbury University earn a median of $50,544 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,804.
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Roger Williams University landed the #18 spot for teacher education this year. Set in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 teacher education degrees were awarded at Roger Williams University in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from Roger Williams University earn around $48,664 in the first couple years of their career. Roger Williams University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Hamline University came in at #19 for teacher education this year. Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Hamline University awarded about 47 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Hamline University generally make around $59,462. Typical student debt for the program is $25,530.
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Sam Houston State University came in at #20 for teacher education this year. Set in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a very large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 311 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Sam Houston State University in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of $46,365 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,850 to complete this degree.
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Elmhurst College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Elmhurst. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 24 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Elmhurst College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from Elmhurst College earn around $48,105 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,064 to complete this degree.
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Claremont Graduate University came in at #22 for teacher education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Claremont. About 45 teacher education degrees were awarded at Claremont Graduate University in the most recent year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $67,806 in their early career.
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Vanguard University Of Southern California ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education schools. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Vanguard University Of Southern California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Vanguard University Of Southern California awarded about 28 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from Vanguard University Of Southern California earn around $80,727 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,111 to complete this degree.
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The Evergreen State College earned the #24 position for teacher education this year. Located in the suburb of Olympia, The Evergreen State College is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. The Evergreen State College awarded about 34 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from The Evergreen State College generally make around $26,942. Students borrow a median of $21,850 to complete this degree.
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University Of Oregon placed #25 among the best teacher education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Eugene. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 246 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of Oregon in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $48,790. Typical student debt for the program is $22,034.
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Rest of the Top 50 Teacher Education Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s teacher education ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 166 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
