Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's degree · Dalton State College · Dalton, GA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Dalton State College earn a median of $39,889 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $47,382 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,431–$56,096). Median debt is $15,700, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's degree) at other Georgia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville | $48,203 | $18,369 |
| Georgia College & State University Milledgeville | $47,513 | $24,165 |
| Georgia State University Atlanta | $46,903 | $24,750 |
| University of Georgia Athens | $46,162 | $15,337 |
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega | $46,099 | $18,500 |
| Kennesaw State University Kennesaw | $46,077 | $25,000 |
| Berry College Mount Berry | $43,376 | $23,988 |
| Augusta University Augusta | $42,419 | $27,500 |
| Columbus State University Columbus | $41,780 | $28,544 |
| University of West Georgia Carrollton | $41,744 | $23,000 |
| Piedmont University Demorest | $41,663 | $25,000 |
| Middle Georgia State University Macon | $41,634 | $22,000 |
| Brenau University Gainesville | $40,980 | $33,035 |
| College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick | $40,747 | $16,725 |
| Gordon State College Barnesville | $40,644 | $20,898 |
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$58,734 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,841 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$43,424 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$41,595 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$37,856 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$32,899 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,839 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,688 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's degree
$29,594 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$23,664 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$50,217 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$40,932 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$53,429 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$53,885 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$38,914 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$17,224
Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Dalton State College make?
The median salary is $39,889 one year after graduation and $42,302 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,700.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.