Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degree · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at University of Southern California earn a median of $57,494 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 $68,331, about 119% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
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 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $69,519 | $13,666 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas graduates from University of Southern California make?
The median salary is $57,494 one year after graduation and $65,143 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $68,331.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.