Salary can be a strong indicator of overall career satisfaction.
After graduation, teacher education and professional development graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $52,256, while the bottom 20% make closer to $31,613. The median grad salary is $40,644.
Teacher Education and Professional Development graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in teacher education and professional development is $33,056, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $38,802.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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