Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Doctoral degree · Columbus State University · Columbus, GA
$67,851Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$54,843Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Columbus State University earn a median of $67,851 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,822 four years after graduating (middle half: $62,135–$106,136). Median debt is $54,843, about 81% of first-year earnings.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Doctoral degree) at other Georgia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State University Kennesaw | $87,309 | $61,813 |
| University of Georgia Athens | $78,219 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Columbus State University make?
The median salary is $67,851 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $54,843.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.