Best Master's in Computer Teacher Education Programs by Local Teacher Pay
Ranked by the median wage for elementary teachers in each program metro area, from BLS. The top 6 out of 6 programs reviewed from the IPEDS database.
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CUNY Hunter College
- 4Master's/yr
- $96,900Metro teacher pay
- Master of Science in Education in Computer Science Education
- On-campus
About the programHunter College offers a Master of Science in Education in Computer Science Education that prepares candidates for New York State teaching certification in computer science across grades PreK-12. The 40-credit design reads as a serious blend of pedagogy and technical depth, splitting its hours among education core courses, computer science education methods, student teaching, and additional computing coursework so graduates leave both credentialed and genuinely fluent in the subject. Admission expects demonstrated programming knowledge in Python, C++, or Java, signaling a program built for people already comfortable writing code who now want to teach it. A single PreK-12 track keeps the focus clear rather than spreading candidates across concentrations. For already-certified teachers, a related Advanced Certificate offers a shorter route into the same field. It is a master's degree in computer teacher education at the master's level, based in New York.
Why it ranks hereSchool siteA master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 4 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, where elementary teachers earn a median $96,900, roughly $86,085 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.
Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.
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Teachers College at Columbia University
- 8Master's/yr
- $96,900Metro teacher pay
- Master of Arts in Learning with Technology (online; formerly Computing in Education)
- On-campus
About the programTeachers College, Columbia University offers a fully online Master of Arts in Learning with Technology, formerly known as Computing in Education, a 32-point degree oriented toward how technology shapes learning rather than toward classroom licensure. Students build their program across at least three foundational areas spanning cognitive, social, and cultural issues in technology along with educational practice and design, a breadth that suits professionals thinking broadly about learning environments and edtech design. The requirement of at least one programming course keeps the degree technically grounded even as it emphasizes theory and application. Everything culminates in an integrative M.A. project addressing a real problem in the student's own area of study, giving the online experience a concrete, self-directed capstone. The result is a flexible graduate credential for educators, designers, and technologists rather than a certification pathway. This program offers a master's degree in computer teacher education in New York.
Why it ranks hereSchool siteMaster's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 8 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, where elementary teachers earn a median $96,900, roughly $86,085 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.
Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.
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Manhattanville University
- 3Master's/yr
- $96,900Metro teacher pay
- Master of Arts in Teaching in Computer Science Education
- On-campus
About the programManhattanville University offers a Master of Arts in Teaching in Computer Science Education, one of the first NYSED-approved programs in the field and a route to New York initial certification to teach computer science across all grades. Its 41 credits move candidates through student teaching placements, seminars, and workshops, a structure that treats classroom practice as central rather than incidental to the coursework. Admission requires 12 prerequisite credits in computer science including a general-purpose programming language, so the program assumes real technical grounding before candidates begin learning how to teach it. Passage of the state Educating All Students test completes the licensure requirements. For in-service teachers who already hold a master's degree, a separate 21-credit Advanced Certificate provides a compact way to add the specialization. It is a master's degree in computer teacher education at the master's level, based in New York.
Why it ranks hereSchool siteMaster's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 3 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, where elementary teachers earn a median $96,900, roughly $86,085 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.
Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.
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George Washington University
- 10Master's/yr
- $79,470Metro teacher pay
About the programGeorge Washington University in Washington, D.C. is associated with graduate preparation in computer and technology teacher education. Publicly available details about a corresponding master's program, including its format, structure, and any licensure outcomes, are limited, so prospective students should consult the university's education faculty for current offerings. As a master's degree in computer teacher education, it adds to the master's-level computer teacher education options in Washington, D.C..
Why it ranks hereSchool siteMaster's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 10 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, where elementary teachers earn a median $79,470, roughly $72,986 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.
Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.
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Ashland University
- 12Master's/yr
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Technology
- On-campus
About the programAshland University offers a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an Educational Technology focus, designed for practicing teachers who want to grow their technology practice rather than earn an initial teaching license. The program pairs a full master's degree with an add-on Ohio Computer/Technology endorsement, preparing candidates to pass the relevant Ohio Assessment for Educators subtests and attach the endorsement to a license they already hold. That combination signals a program aimed at working educators deepening a specialty within their existing careers. Coursework is aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education standards, tying the curriculum to nationally recognized expectations for technology-using educators. A standalone 18-credit endorsement is available separately for those who want the credential without the full degree. This program offers a master's degree in computer teacher education in Ohio.
Why it ranks hereSchool siteA master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 12 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort.
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Saginaw Valley State University
- 6Master's/yr
About the programSaginaw Valley State University in University Center, Michigan is associated with graduate study in computer and technology teacher education. Specifics about a dedicated master's program in this area are limited, and prospective students should consult the university's College of Education for current requirements and licensure information. This program offers a master's degree in computer teacher education in Michigan.
Why it ranks hereSchool siteMaster's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 6 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort.
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