Our CSUP-accredited graduate credits have been accepted by school districts in every U.S. state. Each state has its own rules for how credits count toward salary schedules and license renewal. Below are quick links to our state-specific guides and a general overview of what to expect.
How to Find Your State’s Rules
Every state has a teacher licensing board that sets renewal rules and defines what counts as “professional development.” Before enrolling, confirm two things:
- Your state’s PD conversion rate — how many renewal hours one graduate credit equals
- Your district’s salary schedule — how many credits trigger a lane change and how much each lane pays
State Guides
We publish detailed guides for major states. Check your state below:
- Florida
- New York
- California
- Texas
- Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Georgia guides publish April 28 through May 1, 2026.
Common Patterns Across States
Most states follow similar patterns:
- License renewal cycle: 5 years
- Required PD hours: 100 to 180 hours per cycle
- Graduate credit conversion: 1 credit = 15 to 30 PD hours
Salary Schedules by State
Salary schedules are set at the district level, not the state level, so they vary even within a single state. However, the structure is similar: typical lanes are BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+15, MA+30, with each 15-credit jump triggering a $2,000 to $6,000 annual raise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my state is not listed yet?
Your credits still count. Our courses are graduate-level and from a regionally accredited institution, so they meet the baseline requirements in all 50 states. Contact your district HR to confirm.
Do I need state-specific paperwork?
Sometimes. After you finish a course, your state licensing portal may require you to self-report or upload the transcript. We provide an official transcript suitable for any state’s renewal process.
Browse our graduate courses — accepted in your state.