### SUMMARY

 A degree in Teacher Education and Professional Development is a valuable choice and naturally a mandatory first step for students planning to pursue a career as a self-enrichment educator, a school teacher, or a curriculum developer. In fact, teacher education and professional development is a surprisingly popular major choice, being the 11th most popular major. In the last year, there were 50,540 teacher education and professional development diplomas received. In-state tuition for teacher education and professional development at private institutions is, on average, 3.5 times more costly than their public peers.

 With an impressive 1174 colleges having programs for teacher education and professional development chances are that any universities you are looking at will have a degree program for you. If you are hoping to surround yourself with other teacher education and professional development undergrads, consider looking at universities in California which have more undergrads admitted to teacher education and professional development than any other state. less precisely, the top region to major in teacher education and professional development is in the Southeast region with [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), [Florida International University](/colleges/florida-international-university), and [Liberty University](/colleges/liberty-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the top conference to study teacher education and professional development is the Southeastern Conference with [University of Georgia](/colleges/university-of-georgia), [Mississippi State University](/colleges/mississippi-state-university), and [University of Missouri-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia) representing the conference. That being said, our belief is that the best college for teacher education and professional development is [Washington University in St Louis](/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis), and here you can find our comprehensive list for the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The 'best' school is not necessarily the best school for every student. There can be tons more perspectives to weigh when deciding on college. Things like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely sway your choice of where to go to university. At Authority, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which teacher education and professional development college boasts the top campus, the answer is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). If, for example, you are very interested in which college is home to the finest campus, we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more to compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand from that list, our pick for the school with the best student life for teacher education and professional development is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). Curious why? Continue reading to find out more about our top selections. Many of our conclusions will probably shock you.

 If expense is a significant deciding factor in your choice of where you attend college, you might consider avoiding [Bucknell University](/colleges/bucknell-university). [Bucknell University](/colleges/bucknell-university)&nbspappears to be the most expensive school for teacher education and professional development, at least regarding out of state students. That being said, we have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the price tag at [Bucknell University](/colleges/bucknell-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you may care to know that teacher education and professional development is the 144th most expensive degree in the United States, with an average cost of $34,300. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for teacher education and professional development on our list is District of Columbia at American University, The Catholic University of America, and The Catholic University of America - the main schools in the state - of $49,070, $46,950, and $46,950. Even more broadly, the most expensive region for teacher education and professional development is the Mid East region which is best demonstrated with [Skidmore College](/colleges/skidmore-college) with a cost of $55,136, [Bucknell University](/colleges/bucknell-university) with a cost of $57,882, and [Villanova University](/colleges/villanova-university) with a cost of $54,550.

 Our cheapest region for teacher education and professional development is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho) with a cost of $4,208, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790, and [Aspen University](/colleges/aspen-university) with a cost of $3,600. In better news, the most affordable college for teacher education and professional development is [Martin Luther College](/colleges/martin-luther-college). Authority's entire list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can anticipate paying about $8,900 for a degree in teacher education and professional development. The price grows dramatically to a median of $19,300 for the out-of-state public-school student. Our choice for the college with the best value for teacher education and professional development: [Washington University in St Louis](/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis). Here you will see our comprehensive list on the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Do know, this idea is based on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for teacher education and professional development majors differ a lot, but within two-years of finishing the degree graduates will regularly make around $46,000. There can be a lot of variation in earnings potential; top earners can rake in up to $91,000. Right out of university, the lowest earning positions within the teacher education and professional development field earn $23,000, which isn't that bad. The highest earning graduates from teacher education and professional development come from [Villanova University](/colleges/villanova-university)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The overall diversity of teacher education and professional development is near the bottom, being within only the 23rd percentile of all programs. The college with the highest composite diversity for teacher education and professional development is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the schools with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Teacher Education and Professional Development only ranks in the 34th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 26th percentile. White undergraduates make up the largest proportion at 71% of those majoring in teacher education and professional development. Additionally, 88% of undergraduates pursuing a teacher education and professional development degree are women.

 The median score for teacher education and professional development professors is 4.1 stars, a score that is 2% greater than the average score for all majors; this is a good score. If you are interested in the most popular teacher education and professional development professor in the country, take a look at Scott Deogburn at [Berklee College of Music](/colleges/berklee-college-of-music). This may surprise you, but the highest rated teacher education and professional development professors according to students are at [Berklee College of Music](/colleges/berklee-college-of-music). If we incorporate data other than simply rankings it becomes clear that the college possessing the overall best professors for teacher education and professional development is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). One can find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the finest professors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for teacher education and professional development is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have a general list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, we hope you believe that looking at university with a lens primarily shaped by superlatives could cause issues. We at Authority encourage you to look at some of our other pages on individual colleges and explore a couple of our insightful background pages on important things to look for as you continue your college search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Teacher education and professional development is the 11th most popular degree in America, with 50,540 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #12 [Finance](/rankings/best-colleges-for-finance), and narrowly lost to #10 [Accounting](/rankings/best-colleges-for-accounting).

 The degree is offered at a total of 1,174 colleges across the nation, and is the 9th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 19% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 54% of colleges offering teacher education and professional development are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most teacher education and professional development graduates, largely led by [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), while it’s the Southeastern Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [California State University-Fullerton](/colleges/california-state-university-fullerton) and [California State University-Sacramento](/colleges/california-state-university-sacramento).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more teacher education and professional development graduates than [Arizona Western College](/colleges/arizona-western-college), which graduated 1496 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study teacher education and professional development). More students studied teacher education and professional development as a percentage of total students at [American Samoa Community College](/colleges/american-samoa-community-college) than any other college.



 ### 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](rankings/best-colleges-for-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](/colleges/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](/colleges/american-university) and [The Catholic University of America](/colleges/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](/colleges/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](/colleges/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](/colleges/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](/colleges/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.



### SALARY

 Going to college is a huge investment for most students. It is critical to have confidence you are able to payback that investment. We aim for the following job placement and earnings insights to assist you in deciding your focus at college.

 The average Teacher Education and Professional Development major takes home a first year salary of $37,416 per annum (national median). Later on in their careers, they ordinarily take in somewhere between $22,961 and $91,043, but average more or less $46,029. Just so you know, that is 19% north of the US' average.

 The most popular job placement for a Teacher Education and Professional Development graduate is Analyst, which generally make about $54,000; next are Account Executive and Consultant, which generally make near $36,000 and $56,000 respectively.

 The highest earning region for Teacher Education and Professional Development graduates is The Mid East. AK has the highest earning Teacher Education and Professional Development graduates of any state. The most well paid conference for Teacher Education and Professional Development graduates is Capital Athletic Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Teacher Education and Professional Development: Median Professor Rating: 4.1 / 5, which is above average.

 Professors unfailingly have a monumental impact your college experience, no matter what you study. An effective teacher may help a student find their passion and set you up for future success. Contrarily, a poor professor can disenchant you from a subject or even worse... fail you!

 Teacher Education and Professional Development professors have a median student rating of 4.1 out of 5, putting these professors in the upper 42nd percentile in the United States based on student approval. For context a 4.1 rating is 2.5% greater than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Teacher Education and Professional Development professors just edged-out those from ["Computer and Information Systems Security"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-computer-and-information-systems-security), whereas ["Information Science"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-information-science)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Teacher Education and Professional Development.

 Now for some statistics about Teacher Education and Professional Development professors. Colleges located in small suburbs tend to have the best Teacher Education and Professional Development professors. The Ivy League has the highest rated Teacher Education and Professional Development professors. The Far West region has the highest rated Teacher Education and Professional Development professors. Public universities tend to have higher rated Teacher Education and Professional Development professors than private institutions. Finally, South Carolina has the highest rated Teacher Education and Professional Development professors in America.

 Scott Deogburn, instructor at [Berklee College of Music](/colleges/berklee-college-of-music)&nbspin Boston, MA is the most popular Teacher Education and Professional Development professor in the nation. Jourdan Seib, instructor at [Ohio State University-Main Campus](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus)&nbspin Columbus, OH is the highest rated Teacher Education and Professional Development professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Learn which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be a particularly significant time of one's life; it is a time for personal progress and development. Undergraduates try to figure out who they would like to become and cultivate many of the indispensable skills to become a prosperous member of society. But growth goes far beyond a classroom - the campus dialogue, the funny story gained from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different life experience. As such, a diverse student population greatly enhances what you gain from your time spent in university.

 Teacher Education and Professional Development is a less ethnically diverse focus than average\*. 71% of the nation's Teacher Education and Professional Development majors are white students, followed by latino students (13%), students of other races\*\*(6%), and asian students (5%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Pacific Union College](/colleges/pacific-union-college) located in Angwin, CA.

 Second, Teacher Education and Professional Development skews very female, more so 93% of subjects. A smidgeon over 7 out of every 8 students majoring in Teacher Education and Professional Development identify as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Knox College](/colleges/knox-college) in Galesburg, IL.

 Another substantial type of diversity is class diversity. Unfortunately, Teacher Education and Professional Development ranks in the bottom 34% of focuses income diversity. 32% of its majors come from families earning over $110,000 a year, 16% are from homes making between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 22% grew up in households taking in less than $30,000 a year. [Ball State University](/colleges/ball-state-university) is the most economically diverse college in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall HI is the most diverse state for Teacher Education and Professional Development. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the California Pacific Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 5%
* Black: 5%
* Latino: 13%
* White: 71%
* Other: 6%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 12%
* Female: 88%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 22%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 32%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 65%
* Out of State: 30%
* International: 5%


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