Average

Score: 52/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

68/100 · earnings-weighted

Teachers College at Columbia University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 New York, New York 10027

🌐 www.tc.columbia.edu/

Teachers College at Columbia University campus, New York, NY. Photo: The original uploader was Cmatta at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

84/100

Prestige

23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,392

Total Enrollment

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Teachers College at Columbia University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$73,294

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

Earnings rank: 68th percentile among graduate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Teachers College at Columbia University

Median pay of master's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Educational Administration and Supervision	$78,799	$94,693	+32%	#33 of 453	#40	$50,500
Sociology	$68,137	$93,752	+48%	#1 of 6	#1	$51,263
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$69,467	$91,522	+40%	#16 of 322	#15	$81,639
Educational/Instructional Media Design	$79,326	$90,375	+28%	#12 of 82	#10	—
Public Policy Analysis	$56,168	$87,221	-6%	#28 of 50	#28	$41,599
Curriculum and Instruction	$81,435	$86,945	+37%	#5 of 190	#6	$45,690
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	$67,296	$85,922	+28%	#16 of 243	#13	$103,013
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	$60,606	$79,054	+20%	#11 of 52	#12	—
International and Comparative Education	$66,758	$78,135	+13%	#2 of 5	#1	$68,250
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management	$54,207	$78,032	+31%	#4 of 21	#5	—
Special Education and Teaching	$69,049	$76,970	+20%	#36 of 280	#37	$41,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	$71,195	$76,686	+20%	#33 of 285	#39	$51,964
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$60,962	$75,388	+26%	#32 of 380	#26	$64,500
Research and Experimental Psychology	$54,852	$73,440	+16%	#5 of 13	#5	$58,988

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $835,348
Avg rent near campus: $3,962/mo — vs ~$1,844/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10451 (6.9% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where Teachers College at Columbia University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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International and Comparative Education

of 2 schools

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Educational Statistics and Research Methods

of 2 schools

Economics, Other

of 4 schools

Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics

of 8 schools

#12

Art Teacher Education

of 12 schools

#14

Mathematics Teacher Education

of 15 schools

#15

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

of 26 schools

#16

Developmental and Child Psychology

of 23 schools

#24

English/Language Arts Teacher Education

of 24 schools

#25

Behavioral Sciences

of 32 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A
Room	$16,600
Board	$7,040

Financial Aid

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Receive Any Aid

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Receive Pell Grants

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Take Out Loans

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Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Behavioral Sciences 346 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 110 grads/yr Educational/Instructional Technology 110 grads/yr Music Teacher Education 91 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 85 grads/yr Industrial and Organizational Psychology 83 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 70 grads/yr International and Comparative Education 68 grads/yr Developmental and Child Psychology 59 grads/yr School Psychology 54 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 52 grads/yr Educational Statistics and Research Methods 52 grads/yr Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 44 grads/yr Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 42 grads/yr Economics, Other 39 grads/yr Linguistics 35 grads/yr Art Teacher Education 35 grads/yr Mathematics Teacher Education 33 grads/yr English/Language Arts Teacher Education 32 grads/yr Social Studies Teacher Education 31 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Teachers College at Columbia University's top programs commonly pursue.

Psychologists, all other

$118k/yr 55,300 jobs

Social scientists and related workers, all other

$100k/yr 40,800 jobs

Life scientists, all other

$88k/yr 7,800 jobs

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Social and community service managers

$78k/yr 219,800 jobs

Social science research assistants

$58k/yr 40,600 jobs

Community and social service specialists, all other

$55k/yr 119,200 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

4,392

Total Students

78%

Women

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 31%

Hispanic 10%

Black 8%

Asian 13%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 34%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 70%

Hybrid (Some Online) 25%

Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Teachers College at Columbia University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Teachers College at Columbia University?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Teachers College at Columbia University?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Teachers College at Columbia University a good school?

Teachers College at Columbia University has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Teachers College at Columbia University?

Teachers College at Columbia University has a total enrollment of 4,392 students.

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