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2026 Best Teacher Education Schools in North Carolina

1 Colleges in the United States
33 Teacher Education Degrees Awarded
$41,144 Avg Early-Career Salary

Teacher Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their teacher education programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for teacher education students.

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Best Schools for Teacher Education in North Carolina

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall teacher education education in North Carolina.

Top Schools in Teacher Education

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Appalachian State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in teacher education. Set in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Appalachian State University awarded about 33 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $41,144 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. More information about a degree in teacher education from Appalachian State University

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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 · 3 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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