Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 169 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina University Compares for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
All 680 colleges reporting teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods 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 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $75,637 | $71,991 | #1 | $41,997 |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $73,857 | $70,297 | #2 | $36,410 |
| 3 | Monroe College Bronx, NY | $73,537 | $69,992 | #3 | $58,194 |
| 4 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $69,439 | $66,092 | #6 | $39,295 |
| 5 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $69,342 | $63,097 | #10 | — |
| 6 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $67,862 | $64,591 | #7 | — |
| 7 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $67,847 | $64,576 | #8 | $35,353 |
| 8 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $67,221 | $63,980 | #9 | $37,414 |
| 9 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $66,848 | $61,486 | #19 | $57,624 |
| 10 | American University Washington, DC | $66,160 | $57,973 | #43 | $55,625 |
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| 379 | Loras College Dubuque, IA | $47,172 | $49,619 | #349 | $40,328 |
| 380 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $47,157 | $49,722 | #343 | $45,751 |
| 381 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $47,109 | $48,767 | #393 | $40,641 |
| 382 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $47,105 | $50,550 | #305 | $40,594 |
| 383 | Indiana University-East Richmond, IN | $47,103 | $50,533 | #308 | $38,610 |
| 384 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $47,019 | $50,176 | #323 | $39,607 |
| 385 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $46,988 | $49,936 | #334 | $38,994 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,594 one year after graduating and $47,105 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods?
Among 680 colleges reporting earnings for teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #382 by median pay four years after graduation, and #305 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods ($47,382), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,900.
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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.