Best institutions to study Teacher Education and Professional Development
Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed above.
191 U.S. institutions graduated 6,107 Teacher Education and Professional Development students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 13.1299, a specialization of Teacher Education and Professional Development (CIP 13.12).
About Teacher Education and Professional Development programs
Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Teacher Education and Professional Development program focuses on preparing individuals for careers in education through specialized training and professional development. This program is designed for those seeking to enhance their teaching skills and methodologies across various educational levels and settings. It is suitable for aspiring educators and current teachers looking to advance their qualifications.
Students in this program will acquire essential skills in instructional design, classroom management, and educational theory. Coursework may cover diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to specific educational needs, fostering a comprehensive understanding of effective teaching practices.
Credentials awarded
What Teacher Education and Professional Development graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Master's degree4,434 graduates / yr · 123 institutions73%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate1,138 graduates / yr · 40 institutions19%
- Bachelor's degree152 graduates / yr · 15 institutions2.5%
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship111 graduates / yr · 13 institutions1.8%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years99 graduates / yr · 2 institutions1.6%
- Post-master's certificate71 graduates / yr · 11 institutions1.2%
- Associate's degree43 graduates / yr · 5 institutions0.7%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year38 graduates / yr · 7 institutions0.6%
- Doctor's degree - professional practice21 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.3%
Graduates over time
Teacher Education and Professional Development completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 5,356 |
| 2013 | 6,029 |
| 2014 | 5,642 |
| 2015 | 5,079 |
| 2016 | 4,936 |
| 2017 | 5,351 |
| 2018 | 5,149 |
| 2019 | 5,416 |
| 2020 | 5,371 |
| 2021 | 6,149 |
| 2022 | 6,925 |
| 2023 | 6,312 |
| 2024 | 6,568 |
| 2025 | 6,107 |
Top 50 institutions for Teacher Education and Professional Development, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NCPublicPost-degree cert.Master'sMaster's | 381 | 69% | — | $42,789 |
| 2 | Portland State University Portland, ORPublicPost-degree cert. | 274 | 53% | — | — |
| 3 | Alliant International University - San Diego San Diego, CAPrivate for-profitMaster's | 258 | — | — | — |
| 4 | San Diego State University San Diego, CAPublicMaster's | 254 | 76% | — | $28,793 |
| 5 | San Jose State University San Jose, CAPublicMaster's | 240 | 69% | — | — |
| 6 | American College of Education Indianapolis, INPrivate for-profitMaster's | 231 | — | — | — |
| 7 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NCPublicMaster's | 198 | 44% | — | $42,973 |
| 8 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GAPublicMaster's | 169 | 42% | — | $39,692 |
| 9 | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MNPublicMaster's | 156 | 85% | — | $20,608 |
| 10 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NHPrivate not-for-profitPost-degree cert.Master's | 147 | 43% | $34,565 | $41,015 |
| 11 | Temple University Philadelphia, PAPublicPost-degree cert.Master'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 141 | 75% | — | $47,825 |
| 12 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GAPublicMaster's | 130 | 55% | — | $40,641 |
| 13 | Lander University Greenwood, SCPublicMaster's | 104 | 50% | — | $39,601 |
| 14 | Eastern Oregon University La Grande, ORPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 97 | 43% | — | $44,558 |
| 15 | Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OHPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sDoctoral (prof.) | 88 | 56% | $15,357 | $39,660 |
| 16 | University of Massachusetts - Boston Boston, MAPublicMaster's | 87 | 49% | — | $38,846 |
| 17 | University of Wisconsin - La Crosse La Crosse, WIPublicMaster's | 85 | 71% | — | $42,706 |
| 18 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, ARPublicMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 80 | 49% | — | $37,590 |
| 19 | Western Illinois University Macomb, ILPublicMaster's | 78 | 45% | — | $40,544 |
| 20 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, ARPublicMaster's | 76 | 55% | — | $36,847 |
| 21 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, ARPublicMaster's | 74 | 54% | — | $39,795 |
| 22 | Viterbo University La Crosse, WIPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 71 | 68% | $20,655 | $44,961 |
| 23 | Carson - Newman University Jefferson City, TNPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 70 | 53% | $19,537 | $43,685 |
| 24 | California State University - Sacramento Sacramento, CAPublicMaster's | 68 | 56% | — | — |
| 25 | University of Massachusetts - Amherst Amherst, MAPublicMaster'sDoctoral | 66 | 83% | — | — |
| 26 | Duke University Durham, NCPrivate not-for-profitPost-degree cert. | 65 | 97% | $16,260 | — |
| 27 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NCPublicMaster's | 65 | 38% | — | $42,080 |
| 28 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VAPublicPost-degree cert. | 63 | 86% | — | — |
| 29 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NCPublicMaster's | 59 | 85% | — | $44,979 |
| 30 | Shorter University Rome, GAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 54 | 38% | $16,767 | $39,460 |
| 31 | National University San Diego, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 52 | 43% | $31,817 | $40,080 |
| 32 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NCPublicMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 48 | 71% | — | $40,777 |
| 33 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GAPublicMaster's | 47 | 64% | — | $47,513 |
| 34 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 46 | 83% | $41,986 | — |
| 35 | Oregon State University Corvallis, ORPublicPost-degree cert.Master's | 46 | 70% | — | — |
| 36 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MOPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sPost-degree cert.Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 44 | 48% | $25,407 | $33,531 |
| 37 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 44 | 69% | $19,944 | $57,624 |
| 38 | University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MAPublicMaster's | 43 | 52% | — | — |
| 39 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MNPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 38 | 52% | $23,585 | $39,536 |
| 40 | Humphreys University Stockton, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 37 | 62% | $11,410 | $40,450 |
| 41 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NCPublicMaster's | 37 | 56% | — | $43,342 |
| 42 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NCPublicMaster's | 36 | 91% | — | $29,897 |
| 43 | National Louis University Chicago, ILPrivate not-for-profitBachelor'sPost-degree cert. | 34 | 30% | $18,904 | $40,484 |
| 44 | Missouri State University - Springfield Springfield, MOPublicPost-degree cert.Master'sMaster's | 34 | 58% | — | $34,255 |
| 45 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, ORPublicMaster's | 34 | 43% | — | $41,136 |
| 46 | University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Green Bay, WIPublicMaster's | 34 | 48% | — | — |
| 47 | Henderson State University Arkadelphia, ARPublicMaster's | 33 | 37% | — | $36,511 |
| 48 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJPublicMaster'sDoctoral | 33 | 65% | — | — |
| 49 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 32 | 61% | $23,844 | $57,145 |
| 50 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VAPublicMaster's | 32 | 72% | — | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Teacher Education and Professional Development field (CIP 13.12) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 46 states & territories
Where Teacher Education and Professional Development graduates come from. Each state links to all Teacher Education and Professional Development programs offered there.
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development specializations
The 13 other 6-digit CIP codes under Teacher Education and Professional Development (CIP 13.12).
- Elementary Education and TeachingCIP 13.120242,176 graduates / yr1,131 institutions
- Early Childhood Education and TeachingCIP 13.121033,622 graduates / yr910 institutions
- Secondary Education and TeachingCIP 13.120510,339 graduates / yr530 institutions
- Teacher EducationCIP 13.12069,066 graduates / yr279 institutions
- Junior High/CIP 13.1203
Intermediate/ Middle School Education and Teaching 2,728 graduates / yr273 institutions - Kindergarten/CIP 13.1209
Preschool Education and Teaching 1,689 graduates / yr113 institutions - Adult and Continuing Education and TeachingCIP 13.1201942 graduates / yr67 institutions
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational MethodsCIP 13.1213398 graduates / yr21 institutions
- Montessori Teacher EducationCIP 13.1207282 graduates / yr16 institutions
- College/CIP 13.1214
Postsecondary/ University Teaching 95 graduates / yr16 institutions - Online Educator/CIP 13.1211
Online Teaching 59 graduates / yr17 institutions - International Teaching and LearningCIP 13.1212limited data34 graduates / yr1 institutions
Show 1 more CIP codes with no U.S. programs reported+
- Waldorf/
Steiner Teacher Education13.1208
No institution reported completions for these codes in the latest IPEDS year, so they have no page.
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Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a Master's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, Bachelor's degree, or a Doctor's degree.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are 191 colleges offering the Teacher Education and Professional Development program in the U.S.
What is the focus of this program?+
The program focuses on teacher education and professional development across various educational levels.
How many graduates complete this program each year?+
Approximately 6,107 graduates complete this program annually.
What is the CIP code for Teacher Education and Professional Development?+
Teacher Education and Professional Development is CIP 13.1299 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Teacher Education and Professional Development (CIP 13.12). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed above.
How many institutions offer Teacher Education and Professional Development programs?+
191 U.S. institutions reported Teacher Education and Professional Development graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 46 states & territories, awarding 6,107 credentials in the year. That is 5.7% of all Teacher Education and Professional Development graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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