Graduate Credits That
Move You Forward
Self-paced, 100% online graduate credit courses — accredited, accepted in all 50 states, and designed to help you move up your district's salary schedule.
Simple 3-Step Process
Earn Credits.
Advance Your Lane.
Get Paid More.
Your district's salary schedule rewards teachers who earn graduate credits. Here's exactly how Credits for Teachers fits into that process.
Step 01
Enroll in a Course
Browse 30+ self-paced online courses starting at $69. No deadlines — you have up to 6 months to complete. Start immediately after enrolling.
Step 02
Complete & Earn Credits
Complete your coursework at your own pace. Upon finishing, you receive an official transcript from one of our nationally accredited university partners.
Step 03
Submit to Your District
Submit your transcript to HR before your district's deadline. Your salary lane moves up — and your next paycheck reflects the increase.
Not sure if your district accepts our credits? Use our free District Approval Tool to check in under 30 seconds.
Find Your Path
What Are You
Working Toward?
Most of our teachers are working toward one — or both — of these goals. Our courses are designed to serve all three paths, often at the same time.
Primary Goal
Salary Lane Advancement
Move up your district's salary schedule by earning graduate credits. Each lane change means a permanent raise — and our courses are the most affordable, flexible way to get there.
- 3-credit courses for maximum lane impact
- Official transcript submitted to district HR
- Accepted in all 50 states
- $3K–$12K annual raise per lane change
Starting at $199 · 3 graduate credits
Browse Courses →Secondary Goal
Teaching License Renewal
Need to renew your state teaching license? Our courses are accepted by many State Departments of Education for recertification — and often count for salary advancement at the same time.
- Accepted for license renewal in most states
- Often counts for salary advancement too
- Check your state's specific requirements
- 1-credit and 3-credit options available
Starting at $69 · 1 or 3 graduate credits
Browse Courses →Long-Term Goal
Master of Education Degree
Our courses with CSU Pueblo count toward a full M.Ed. degree — a self-paced online PD program that lets you earn a regionally accredited master's while still teaching full time.
- Full M.Ed. from CSU Pueblo (HLC Accredited)
- 38 credits · avg. 18–24 months to complete
- $11,764 total program cost
- Maximizes lifetime salary earnings
Starting at $199 per course
Learn More About the Master's Degree →0% APR financing available via Affirm · No hidden fees · All-in pricing shown on each course page
The Real Numbers
What a Lane Change Is
Actually Worth to You
Based on research across real district salary schedules. A teacher who reaches MA+30 by Year 3 can earn over $419,000 more over a 25-year career than one who stays in the BA lane.
*Figures are illustrative ranges based on research across multiple real district salary schedules. Your district's schedule will vary.
What Teachers Are Saying
Real Teachers.
Real Results.
Over 2,000 K–12 teachers have advanced their salary with Credits for Teachers. Here's what they have to say.
"These courses are so easy to fit into my schedule. As a mother of 1 with another kid on the way, I can't imagine being able to get my credits done any other way. I'm going to keep taking courses until I have all the credits I need to maximize my salary advancement."
"Worth the time and money! It helped me move further on my school's salary schedule and the content was genuinely valuable. I've already recommended it to three colleagues."
"I loved the open-endedness of this class. This taught me a valuable teaching technique but allowed me the flexibility to use it in a manner that fit my students. I wasn't taking a class to 'jump through hoops' — this class actually benefited my students."
"Wonderful experience finishing my advanced degree. Understanding, patient, and flexible while I was working full-time. Highly recommend to any teacher looking to advance their salary lane."
"The text excerpt was to the point but full of great information. The assignments were not busy work and were very useful in my classroom. Completed my 3 credits in about 3 weeks."
"I was skeptical at first, but the transcript came through from a real accredited university and my district accepted it without any issues. Moved up a full lane. Couldn't be happier."
Why Credits for Teachers
Everything You Need.
Nothing You Don't.
Nationally Accredited
Credits come from regionally accredited university partners — the same standard your district HR requires for salary advancement.
Accepted in All 50 States
Teachers from California to New York take our courses for salary advancement and license renewal. Accepted coast to coast.
100% Self-Paced
No live sessions, no deadlines, no commuting. Complete your coursework on your schedule — you have up to 6 months.
Transparent Pricing
Starting at $69 for 1 credit or $199 for 3 credits. See all-in pricing on each course page. 0% APR financing available via Affirm.
Official Transcripts
Earn an official university transcript from your chosen accredited partner. Submit it directly to your district HR to trigger your lane change.
Classroom-Ready Content
30+ courses built by educators for educators. Practical strategies you can apply in your classroom the next day — not just theory.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Questions
🗺️
Not Sure Where to Start?
Take the free 2-minute Salary Roadmap Quiz and get a personalized plan — which salary lane you're in, what credits you need, and exactly what your next raise looks like.
Get My Free Salary Roadmap →Free · No spam · Takes 2 minutes
Ready to Advance?
Every Year You Wait
Is a Year of Higher Salary
You Can't Get Back.
Join 2,000+ teachers who have already moved up their salary schedule. Start today — courses are available immediately after enrollment.
Browse Courses & Enroll →30+ courses available · Starting at $69 · Accepted in all 50 states