Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Athens State University
Athens, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Athens State University graduates in teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Athens State University Compares for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
All 345 colleges reporting teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $82,062 | $74,671 | #4 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $80,207 | $76,340 | #2 | $46,233 |
| 3 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $78,215 | $74,444 | #5 | $32,643 |
| 4 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $76,925 | $73,217 | #6 | $58,894 |
| 5 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $75,272 | $71,643 | #8 | $41,942 |
| 6 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $74,873 | $84,779 | #1 | $56,188 |
| 7 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $74,525 | $70,932 | #9 | $38,556 |
| 8 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $72,919 | $69,404 | #11 | $49,245 |
| 9 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $70,416 | $67,021 | #13 | $35,814 |
| 10 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $67,961 | $66,771 | #14 | $54,215 |
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| 205 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $49,541 | $60,109 | #36 | $41,658 |
| 206 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $49,466 | $55,539 | #102 | — |
| 207 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $49,340 | $52,023 | #191 | $42,468 |
| 208 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $49,331 | $55,995 | #96 | $42,403 |
| 209 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $49,312 | $45,421 | #322 | $42,492 |
| 210 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $49,309 | $57,092 | #70 | $29,997 |
| 211 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $49,272 | $46,698 | #307 | $47,153 |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Credentials at Athens State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,720 | $68,201 | $28,771 |
Other Majors at Athens State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $102,639 | $78,435 | #107 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,349 | $49,436 | #468 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,516 | $46,577 | #646 of 796 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $63,342 | $63,754 | #24 of 37 |
| Mathematics | — | $57,584 | — |
| Biology | $56,511 | $36,907 | #469 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,507 | $50,903 | #169 of 476 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,775 | $44,130 | #182 of 187 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,773 | $40,917 | #321 of 576 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,683 | — | #555 of 660 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,550 | $43,668 | #134 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,214 | $40,948 | #519 of 680 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,502 | $38,006 | #240 of 423 |
| Psychology | $34,242 | $34,324 | #1022 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $31,706 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Athens State University teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,403 one year after graduating and $49,331 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Athens State University rank for teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas?
Among 345 colleges reporting earnings for teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas graduates, Athens State University ranks #208 by median pay four years after graduation, and #96 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas at Athens State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas ($51,389), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,366.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
