Teachers College at Columbia University
About
Teachers College, Columbia University (TC) is the graduate school of education affiliated with Columbia University, a private research university in New York City. Founded in 1887, Teachers College has been part of Columbia University since 1898.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 70 Title IV programs, 16 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 54 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Pass / fail distribution
- Passing16 · 22.9%
- No Data54 · 77.1%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Programmatic accreditations · 9
Action history · 12
- Jul 2025Renewal of AccreditationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Apr 2025Renewal of AccreditationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Jan 2024Approved for Distance EducationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Aug 2023Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary WithdrawalAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Jun 2023Renewal of AccreditationCouncil on Education for Public Health · Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, students received in Pell grants, alongside $49.1M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 1,005 borrowers who entered repayment, 9 (0.8%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Teachers College at Columbia
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus2
- Public property4
Includes 1 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
Data quality: 1 report was later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Teachers College at Columbia vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Teachers College at Columbia selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectTeachers College at Columbia University | — | — | 4,401 | — | R2 Research |
American University | 75% | 62.0% | 12,321 | $41,945 | R2 Research |
Azusa Pacific University | 62% | 88.4% | 6,272 | $19,798 | R2 Research |
Brigham Young University | 81% | 67.8% | 35,873 | $14,487 | R2 Research |
Chapman University | 82% | 65.4% | 9,760 | $47,527 | R2 Research |
Claremont Graduate University | — | — | 1,771 | — | R2 Research |
Clark Atlanta University | 49% | 64.2% | 4,252 | $35,115 | R2 Research |
Clark University | 77% | 39.5% | 3,925 | $27,711 | R2 Research |
Clarkson University | 75% | 77.4% | 3,348 | $31,955 | R2 Research |
Creighton University | 83% | 79.8% | 8,581 | $32,380 | R2 Research |
DePaul University | 68% | 75.9% | 21,210 | $29,141 | R2 Research |
Duquesne University | 77% | 83.6% | 8,234 | $34,978 | R2 Research |
Florida Institute of Technology | 62% | 57.7% | 8,992 | $35,300 | R2 Research |
Fordham University | 82% | 59.3% | 16,150 | $42,581 | R2 Research |
Howard University | 70% | 41.3% | 14,890 | $47,919 | R2 Research |
Illinois Institute of Technology | 75% | 54.9% | 8,834 | $19,353 | R2 Research |
Lehigh University | 88% | 25.9% | 7,692 | $33,549 | R2 Research |
Loma Linda University | — | — | 4,210 | — | R2 Research |
Long Island University | 55% | 86.2% | 16,689 | $23,901 | R2 Research |
Loyola Marymount University | 79% | 45.1% | 10,179 | $45,723 | R2 Research |
Loyola University Chicago | 75% | 81.6% | 17,384 | $35,196 | R2 Research |
Marquette University | 83% | 81.3% | 11,746 | $29,237 | R2 Research |
Mercer University | 70% | 68.9% | 9,196 | $22,350 | R2 Research |
Nova Southeastern University | 63% | 73.2% | 20,910 | $31,303 | R2 Research |
Rochester Institute of Technology | 71% | 66.9% | 17,098 | $29,694 | R2 Research |
Saint Louis University | 80% | 75.0% | 17,059 | $27,075 | R2 Research |
Seton Hall University | 69% | 73.3% | 9,571 | $28,921 | R2 Research |
Southern Methodist University | 84% | 63.3% | 12,116 | $41,778 | R2 Research |
Stevens Institute of Technology | 87% | 47.6% | 8,469 | $40,468 | R2 Research |
Texas Christian University | 85% | 44.5% | 12,938 | $33,531 | R2 Research |
The Catholic University of America | 79% | 82.8% | 5,243 | $32,798 | R2 Research |
The New School | 69% | 63.5% | 9,068 | $55,359 | R2 Research |
Thomas Jefferson University | 69% | 81.0% | 8,238 | $28,163 | R2 Research |
University of Dayton | 80% | 65.4% | 10,506 | $31,236 | R2 Research |
University of New England | 70% | 91.6% | 6,573 | $37,109 | R2 Research |
University of San Diego | 84% | 52.4% | 9,714 | $31,265 | R2 Research |
University of Tulsa | 72% | 61.5% | 3,914 | $23,678 | R2 Research |
Villanova University | 92% | 27.0% | 10,041 | $44,876 | R2 Research |
Wake Forest University | 89% | 21.7% | 9,322 | $28,746 | R2 Research |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 90% | 60.2% | 7,584 | $43,273 | R2 Research |
| Peer group median | 77% | 65.4% | 9,259 | $32,380 |
Teachers College at Columbia Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Teachers College, Columbia University Office of Institutional Research (OIR) provides data, conducts research-based analysis, and delivers strategic insights to both internal and external stakeholders in order to enhance and improve institutional decision-making, accurately report institutional information to government agencies, accrediting bodies, and other external entities, and help the College fulfill its overall Mission.
Visit IR office page- John SaulDirector of Institutional Research
- Kimberly WooAssistant Director of Institutional Research
- Yufan ShenInstitutional Data Analyst
- Kat YeeAssessment Analyst
Common Data Set (1)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Reports & documents (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardccrc.tc.columbia.edu
- Data definitionData Definitions | Teachers College DataThis page on the Teachers College website is designed to provide data definitions and insights into institutional data managed by the Office of Institutional Research. It offers an overview of available data resources, such as retention, graduation rates, and licensure pass rates. The page also provides contact information for further support and inquiries regarding data and surveys.tc.columbia.edu
- Data dictionaryDL Data Dictionary (MMF2)The DL Data Dictionary (MMF2) is part of the Digital Library Projects' Metadata Projects at Columbia University. This particular section seems to focus on descriptive elements. Further related resources include Structural Metadata (Holdings) and the DL Record Format. The page is part of a broader initiative to manage library metadata effectively.columbia.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookColumbia Facts2024Columbia Facts is an annual publication by the Office of Planning and Institutional Research, providing essential information about Columbia University's history, governance, faculties, enrollment, and financials. The office also produces the University's Statistical Abstract featuring various data tables of institutional interest.opir.columbia.edu
- Strategic planStrategic Priorities2026Teachers College at Columbia University has laid out a strategic plan from 2018 to 2025 focusing on five key priorities to address global challenges and internal development. The college aims to combat disparities in health, education, and the economy while fostering a culture of support and innovation. The strategic priorities guide the institution in advancing educational practices and research for a better, more equitable world.tc.columbia.edu
Notable alumni of Teachers College at Columbia (14)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Shirley ChisholmPolitics
- Art GarfunkelEntertainment
- John King Jr.Politics
- Diane RavitchPolitics
- Merryl TischPolitics
- Carl RogersMedicine and psychology
- Hafizullah AminPolitics
- Ruth WestheimerMedicine and psychology
- Ellie KriegerEntertainment
- Georgia O'KeeffeArt and architecture
- Anita PollitzerActivism
- Norman CousinsLiterature and journalism
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