Major Programs at Teachers College

As of 2026, Teachers College at Columbia University offers 123 degree programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 3 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

At the school, the Behavioral Sciences Master program has the most completers of 346 and the Educational/Instructional Technology Master program has the second most completers of 139 students.

Explore Teachers College at Columbia University

Degree Programs Overview

A total of 2,109 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Teachers College. 1,853 students completed master's programs and 182 completed doctoral programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Teachers College. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Master's61NOT OFFERED1,853 3901,463
Doctor's441182 46136
Post-Graduate Certificate18274 965

Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation

The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Teachers College at Columbia University. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.

Master Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Research and Experimental Psychology $92,666$7,722$58,988$671
Educational Administration and Supervision $75,635$6,303$50,500$574
Curriculum and Instruction $74,868$6,239$45,690$520
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services $74,542$6,212$103,013$1,172
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $65,168$5,431$64,500$734
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education $64,476$5,373--
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas $62,755$5,230$51,964$591
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management $62,159$5,180--
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language $58,027$4,836--
International and Comparative Education $55,822$4,652$68,250$776
Special Education and Teaching $55,445$4,620$41,000$466
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology $49,308$4,109$81,639$929
Doctoral Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas $80,963$6,747$88,816$1,010

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Teachers College at Columbia University.

At the school, the Behavioral Sciences Master program has the most completers of 346 and the Educational/Instructional Technology Master program has the second most completers of 139 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

Master'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Bilingual and Multilingual Education28 NOT OFFERED 2
Curriculum and Instruction46 10 NOT OFFERED
Educational Leadership and Administration111 4 NOT OFFERED
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration12 2 0
Educational/Instructional Technology139 1 NOT OFFERED
Educational Evaluation and Research9 2 NOT OFFERED
Educational Statistics and Research Methods79 5 NOT OFFERED
International and Comparative Education72 3 NOT OFFERED
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education13 4 2
Special Education and Teaching16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness6 0 NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation8 1 NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impa0 0 NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs8 0 NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services22 NOT OFFERED 0
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 26
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching15 13 0
Elementary Education and Teaching24 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching14 2 NOT OFFERED
Art Teacher Education40 5 3
English/Language Arts Teacher Education28 14 NOT OFFERED
Health Teacher Education8 12 NOT OFFERED
Mathematics Teacher Education29 11 NOT OFFERED
Music Teacher Education66 10 NOT OFFERED
Reading Teacher Education10 NOT OFFERED 7
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education5 7 NOT OFFERED
Social Studies Teacher Education33 3 NOT OFFERED
Computer Teacher Education2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Biology Teacher Education5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Chemistry Teacher Education1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dance Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Physics Teacher Education2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Earth Science Teacher Education0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor27 0 NOT OFFERED
Master'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Linguistics21 3 NOT OFFERED
Master'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Exercise Physiology28 7 NOT OFFERED
Master'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Peace Studies and Conflict ResolutionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0
Behavioral Sciences346 7 1
Nutrition Sciences18 4 NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 4 NOT OFFERED
Master'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Health and Physical Education/Fitness0 0 NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0 0 NOT OFFERED
Master'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics27 3 NOT OFFERED
Developmental and Child Psychology32 4 NOT OFFERED
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology29 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Social Psychology1 5 NOT OFFERED
Counseling Psychology91 2 0
Industrial and Organizational Psychology100 0 0
School Psychology53 2 NOT OFFERED
Applied Behavior AnalysisNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 8
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1
Master'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Education Policy Analysis25 3 NOT OFFERED
Master'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Anthropology (other)12 2 NOT OFFERED
Economics (other)31 3 NOT OFFERED
Political Science and Government (other)8 0 NOT OFFERED
Sociology23 4 NOT OFFERED
Master'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Fine/Studio Arts20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fine and Studio Arts Management48 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Master'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Fine/Studio Arts20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fine and Studio Arts Management48 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist60 2 24
Public Health Education and Promotion0 NOT OFFERED 0
Nursing Education1 10ONLINE 0
Nursing Administration0 3 NOT OFFERED

Ratings & Review

Share your experiences and thoughts about Teachers College at Columbia University. It will be a great help to applicants and prospective students!

Be the first reviewer
Most Searched New York Colleges (last 30 days)
Related Articles and Ads