2023 Teacher Education and Professional Development Cost

COST

Teacher education and professional development is the 144th most expensive degree in America, with a median cost of $34,339 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #145, Athletic Training, with a median cost of $34,320).

The Mid East has the most expensive schools with top 50 teacher education and professional development programs predominantly led by Skidmore College with an annual cost of $55,136. The most expensive state for teacher education and professional development is District of Columbia led by American University and The Catholic University of America.

Public schools with solid programs by and large charge 71.44% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 37.77% less than your average private school. So make sure to take a look at public shools in your state sooner rather than later.

The most expensive top 25 college for teacher education and professional development is Bucknell University, which is the 8th most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is Brigham Young University-Provo. It costs just $5,790 per year, and it is its teacher education and professional development program is ranked #48. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, Martin Luther College  is probably for you, ranked #18 with an in-state cost of just $15,870. Another more affordable choice would be #25, California State University-Fullerton in Orange County, CA with a cost of $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students.