Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina 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 |
| … | |||||
| 242 | Doane University Crete, NE | $48,268 | $49,887 | #256 | — |
| 243 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $48,255 | $51,784 | #199 | $41,018 |
| 244 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $48,254 | $51,494 | #208 | — |
| 245 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $48,232 | $51,760 | #200 | $41,444 |
| 246 | University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND | $48,203 | $49,940 | #255 | — |
| 247 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $48,154 | $53,395 | #154 | $40,612 |
| 248 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $48,125 | $49,819 | #259 | $40,616 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,444 one year after graduating and $48,232 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 subject areas?
Among 345 colleges reporting earnings for teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #245 by median pay four years after graduation, and #200 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas ($51,389), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,927.
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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.