Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Ferrum College graduates in teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ferrum College 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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| 323 | Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI | $42,923 | $44,663 | #330 | $42,845 |
| 324 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $42,753 | $48,001 | #289 | $46,069 |
| 325 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $42,737 | $45,607 | #320 | $33,398 |
| 326 | Ferrum College Ferrum, VA | $42,664 | $38,849 | #343 | $29,100 |
| 327 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $42,574 | $45,315 | #323 | $30,578 |
| 328 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $41,893 | $47,436 | #299 | $35,740 |
| 329 | Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO | $41,618 | $44,623 | #331 | $35,507 |
Other Majors at Ferrum College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,235 | $42,080 | #147 of 660 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,070 | — | #714 of 796 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,527 | — | #203 of 265 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $42,229 | — | #153 of 156 |
| Psychology | $37,841 | — | #1006 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $33,795 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ferrum College teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,100 one year after graduating and $42,664 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ferrum College 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, Ferrum College ranks #326 by median pay four years after graduation, and #343 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas at Ferrum College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas ($51,389), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.