Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 13.13. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 2,540 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 159 | 1,015 | $40,188 | $44,570 | $20,984 5 programs |
| Associate's degree | 169 | 1,247 | $22,303 | $35,702 | $9,500 3 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 982 | 18,524 | $45,328 | $51,389 | $24,000 330 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 63 | 0 | $56,600 | $60,439 | $23,143 7 programs |
| Master's degree | 680 | 16,136 | $58,951 | $63,707 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 112 | 527 | $80,099 | $85,168 | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 10 | 3 | $75,977 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 365 | 2,429 | $65,938 | $69,444 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas University GA · Private, nonprofit · 24 graduates measured | $61,124 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public · 24 graduates measured | $51,718 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania PA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $46,383 | Data unavailable | $27,750 |
| Miami Regional University FL · Private, for-profit · 43 graduates measured | $32,128 | $44,558 | $7,747 |
| Huertas College PR · Private, for-profit · 25 graduates measured | $17,394 | $26,505 | $8,200 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar L'moros Bais Yaakov NY · Private, nonprofit · 48 graduates measured | $31,763 | $32,227 | Data unavailable |
| Ozarks Technical Community College MO · Public · 22 graduates measured | $20,725 | $34,352 | $10,536 |
| Bnos Zion Of Bobov Seminary NY · Private, nonprofit · 30 graduates measured | $18,727 | $20,005 | Data unavailable |
| Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NY · Private, nonprofit · 91 graduates measured | $17,740 | $19,516 | Data unavailable |
| Ohel Margulia Seminary NY · Private, nonprofit · 109 graduates measured | $15,555 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY New York City College of Technology NY · Public · 17 graduates measured | $72,832 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| CUNY York College NY · Public · 19 graduates measured | $72,333 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| California State University-Sacramento CA · Public · 21 graduates measured | $69,280 | $82,062 | $22,500 |
| CUNY Hunter College NY · Public · 47 graduates measured | $67,434 | $72,919 | Data unavailable |
| College of Staten Island CUNY NY · Public · 23 graduates measured | $65,767 | $75,272 | Data unavailable |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey NJ · Public · 25 graduates measured | $63,391 | $63,203 | $27,000 |
| National University CA · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $61,772 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Hofstra University NY · Private, nonprofit · 30 graduates measured | $61,408 | $74,525 | $26,000 |
| Northeastern Illinois University IL · Public · 30 graduates measured | $58,759 | Data unavailable | $14,700 |
| CUNY Queens College NY · Public · 122 graduates measured | $58,736 | $76,925 | $12,000 |
| University of Louisville KY · Public · 119 graduates measured | $57,958 | $74,873 | $22,931 |
| New York University NY · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $57,691 | Data unavailable | $18,625 |
| Texas Christian University TX · Private, nonprofit · 48 graduates measured | $57,636 | $61,004 | $25,562 |
| Dallas Baptist University TX · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $56,865 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| The College of New Jersey NJ · Public · 81 graduates measured | $55,985 | $62,281 | $26,000 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant International University-San Diego CA · Private, for-profit · 56 graduates measured | $77,742 | Data unavailable | $25,375 |
| Augusta University GA · Public · 33 graduates measured | $60,157 | $61,401 | $27,250 |
| Boise State University ID · Public · 47 graduates measured | $56,216 | $70,500 | $20,062 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus OH · Public · 104 graduates measured | $47,155 | $51,044 | $22,798 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater WI · Public · 38 graduates measured | $96,934 | $104,601 | Data unavailable |
| Fresno Pacific University CA · Private, nonprofit · 16 graduates measured | $96,669 | $95,683 | Data unavailable |
| George Washington University DC · Private, nonprofit · 24 graduates measured | $92,941 | $84,665 | Data unavailable |
| California State University-Northridge CA · Public · 18 graduates measured | $86,422 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| California State University-Fullerton CA · Public · 96 graduates measured | $85,378 | $91,226 | Data unavailable |
| Bank Street College of Education NY · Private, nonprofit · 19 graduates measured | $85,259 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| California State University-Fresno CA · Public · 23 graduates measured | $82,567 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Capella University MN · Private, for-profit · 53 graduates measured | $81,784 | $94,795 | Data unavailable |
| California State University-East Bay CA · Public · 25 graduates measured | $80,994 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| CUNY City College NY · Public · 114 graduates measured | $80,979 | $86,151 | Data unavailable |
| California State University-Chico CA · Public · 20 graduates measured | $80,363 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| CUNY Queens College NY · Public · 186 graduates measured | $80,354 | $87,964 | Data unavailable |
| CUNY Brooklyn College NY · Public · 170 graduates measured | $80,149 | $88,100 | Data unavailable |
| CUNY Lehman College NY · Public · 201 graduates measured | $79,445 | $87,910 | Data unavailable |
| Northeastern Illinois University IL · Public · 33 graduates measured | $78,423 | $87,843 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers College at Columbia University NY · Private, nonprofit · 47 graduates measured | $101,260 | $108,383 | Data unavailable |
| St. John's University-New York NY · Private, nonprofit · 40 graduates measured | $90,320 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Boston University MA · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $89,768 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Georgia GA · Public · 36 graduates measured | $87,550 | $97,555 | Data unavailable |
| Texas A&M University-College Station TX · Public · 17 graduates measured | $86,541 | $106,486 | Data unavailable |
| Capella University MN · Private, for-profit · 39 graduates measured | $80,410 | $103,882 | Data unavailable |
| Auburn University AL · Public · 33 graduates measured | $80,367 | $93,737 | Data unavailable |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh NC · Public · 18 graduates measured | $77,090 | $87,300 | Data unavailable |
| University of Florida FL · Public · 18 graduates measured | $72,951 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont University GA · Private, nonprofit · 23 graduates measured | $74,018 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University MD · Private, nonprofit · 18 graduates measured | $99,696 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| CUNY Hunter College NY · Public · 20 graduates measured | $95,837 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| CUNY Lehman College NY · Public · 43 graduates measured | $95,791 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| American International College MA · Private, nonprofit · 25 graduates measured | $84,448 | $85,362 | Data unavailable |
| Central Connecticut State University CT · Public · 17 graduates measured | $79,596 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| George Mason University VA · Public · 18 graduates measured | $76,556 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Saint Cloud State University MN · Public · 18 graduates measured | $72,081 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| The College of Saint Scholastica MN · Private, nonprofit · 29 graduates measured | $69,066 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Arkansas State University AR · Public · 20 graduates measured | $66,358 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Lebanon Valley College PA · Private, nonprofit · 16 graduates measured | $63,836 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato MN · Public · 32 graduates measured | $58,606 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Viterbo University WI · Private, nonprofit · 29 graduates measured | $55,999 | $57,482 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (38)
- 13.1301 Agricultural Teacher Education
- 13.1302 Art Teacher Education
- 13.1303 Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
- 13.1304 Driver and Safety Teacher Education
- 13.1305 English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- 13.1306 Foreign Language Teacher Education
- 13.1307 Health Teacher Education
- 13.1308 Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- 13.1309 Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
- 13.1310 Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education
- 13.1311 Mathematics Teacher Education
- 13.1312 Music Teacher Education
- 13.1314 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- 13.1315 Reading Teacher Education
- 13.1316 Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- 13.1317 Social Science Teacher Education
- 13.1318 Social Studies Teacher Education
- 13.1319 Technical Teacher Education
- 13.1320 Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
- 13.1321 Computer Teacher Education
- 13.1322 Biology Teacher Education
- 13.1323 Chemistry Teacher Education
- 13.1324 Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- 13.1325 French Language Teacher Education
- 13.1326 German Language Teacher Education
- 13.1327 Health Occupations Teacher Education
- 13.1328 History Teacher Education
- 13.1329 Physics Teacher Education
- 13.1330 Spanish Language Teacher Education
- 13.1331 Speech Teacher Education
- 13.1332 Geography Teacher Education
- 13.1333 Latin Teacher Education
- 13.1334 School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
- 13.1335 Psychology Teacher Education
- 13.1337 Earth Science Teacher Education
- 13.1338 Environmental Education
- 13.1339 Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education
- 13.1399 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other