Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degree · San Diego State University · San Diego, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at San Diego State University earn a median of $69,519 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,707 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,487–$78,905). Median debt is $13,666, about 20% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $78,641 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $77,733 | $27,925 |
| Fresno Pacific University Fresno | $77,547 | — |
| California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino | $76,393 | $34,166 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $67,387 | — |
| Azusa Pacific University Azusa | $64,084 | $48,742 |
| University of San Diego San Diego | $58,832 | $54,416 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $57,494 | $68,331 |
Other programs at San Diego State University
- Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$140,159 - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherMaster's degree
$114,126 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$100,697 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$100,221 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$93,908 - StatisticsMaster's degree
$88,511 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$86,359 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$84,731 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$84,055 - Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree
$81,608 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$78,478 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$77,039 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,812 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,061 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$74,647 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$74,523 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,375 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,584 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$71,810 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$71,495
Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas graduates from San Diego State University make?
The median salary is $69,519 one year after graduation and $76,325 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,666.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.