TeacherPortal Salary Comfort Score

44th

friendliest state for teachers

California is the top state for average salaries for teachers but don't be fooled. With such a high cost of living, you'll definitely want to get your masters degree to increase your salary.

In fact, California is the single most important place we stress getting that higher degree for that very reason.

There are many other benefits to living in California of course - and many people can - and do - live comfortably off of a standard teacher's salary (especially those that take further their careers with a Master's in Ed). With recent budget issues, the education budget has come into question - luckily strong unions and interest in education at a national and state level looks to keep this a secure place to be in any environment.

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Top Online Schools

University of Phoenix Online Campus 
  • MA in Education - Administration and Supervision
  • Continuing Education for Teachers
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction
  • EdD in Educational Leadership
  • MA in Education - Special Education
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Computer Education
  • EdD in Curriculum and Instruction
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - English as a Second Language
  • EdD in Educational Leadership - Educational Technology
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics Education
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - English and Language Arts Education
  • MA in Education - Adult Education and Training
  • PhD in Higher Education Administration
  • Early Childhood Education Endorsement Certificate
  • MA in Education - Early Childhood Education
  • MA in Education - Teacher Leadership
  • AA-Elementary Education
  • AA-Paraprofessional Education
  • Educational Specialist
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Walden University Online Campus 
  • B.S. in Child Development
  • B.S. in Instructional Design & Technology
  • Doctor of Education
  • Education Specialist
  • Education Specialist
  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership & Administration
  • Education Specialist
  • M.S. in Education
  • M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
  • M.S.Ed - Adolescent Literacy and Technology
  • M.S.Ed - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
  • M.S.Ed - Educational Leadership
  • M.S.Ed - Elementary Reading and Literacy
  • M.S.Ed - Elementary Reading and Mathematics
  • M.S.Ed - Integrating Technology in the Classroom
  • M.S.Ed - Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas
  • M.S.Ed - Mathematics
  • M.S.Ed - Mathematics
  • M.S.Ed - Middle Level Education
  • M.S.Ed - Professional Development
  • M.S.Ed - Science
  • M.S.Ed - Special Education
  • M.S.Ed - Teacher Leadership
  • Ph.D. in Education
  • Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching
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Grand Canyon University Online Campus 
  • BS in Secondary Education - English
  • BS in Secondary Education - Math
  • BS in Secondary Education - Social Studies
  • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Reading
  • MEd in Education Administration - Organizational Leadership
  • MEd in Education Administration - School Leadership
  • MEd in Elementary Education
  • MEd in Elementary Education
  • MEd in Secondary Education
  • MEd in Secondary Education
  • MEd in Special Education
  • MEd in Special Education
  • MEd in Special Education - Certified Special Educators
  • MEd in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • BS in Elementary Education - English
  • BS in Elementary Education - Science
  • BS in Elementary Education - Math
  • BS in Elementary Education / Special Education
  • BS in Secondary Education - Business Education
  • BS in Elementary Education - Early Childhood
  • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Technology
  • MA in Teaching
  • MEd in Education Administration
  • Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Behavioral Health
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Effective Schools
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Higher Education Leadership
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Instructional Leadership
  • BA in English Literature
  • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • BA in History
  • Continuing Teacher Education Courses
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