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2026 Best College Postsecondary University Teaching Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
54 College Postsecondary University Teaching Degrees Awarded
$47,726 Avg Early-Career Salary

College Postsecondary University Teaching degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their college postsecondary university teaching programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for college postsecondary university teaching students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for College Postsecondary University Teaching in the United States

See the highest-ranked college postsecondary university teaching schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in College Postsecondary University Teaching

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Northern Arizona University tops our 2026 ranking of the best college postsecondary university teaching schools. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Northern Arizona University awarded about 12 college postsecondary university teaching degrees in the most recent data year. College Postsecondary University Teaching graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $52,373 early in their careers. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $18,600 in student loans. Read more about the college postsecondary university teaching program at Northern Arizona University

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East Carolina University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in college postsecondary university teaching, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Greenville. About 63% of students finish within six years. East Carolina University awarded about 31 college postsecondary university teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their college postsecondary university teaching degree from East Carolina University earn around $48,022 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,625 to complete this degree. Get the full college postsecondary university teaching details for East Carolina University

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Kentucky one of the top schools for college postsecondary university teaching. This very large public university is located in the city of Lexington. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Kentucky awarded about 11 college postsecondary university teaching degrees in the most recent data year. College Postsecondary University Teaching graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $42,784 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full college postsecondary university teaching program report for University Of Kentucky

Other College Postsecondary University Teaching Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare College Postsecondary University Teaching rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in College Postsecondary University Teaching
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 21 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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