Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's degree · Chicago State University · Chicago, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,296Median earnings 4 years after
$46,840Median earnings 5 years after
$37,500Median federal debt
10Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Chicago State University earn a median of $37,056. 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 $37,500, about 101% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $60,917 | $15,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $55,652 | $25,000 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $48,105 | $21,950 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $48,038 | $18,425 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $47,714 | $25,000 |
| North Central College Naperville | $47,668 | $26,916 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $47,134 | $25,000 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $46,377 | $27,000 |
| North Park University Chicago | $46,168 | — |
| Trinity Christian College Palos Heights | $45,968 | $27,000 |
| Dominican University River Forest | $45,924 | $26,500 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $45,517 | $27,000 |
| Governors State University University Park | $45,235 | $19,813 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington | $44,923 | — |
| Illinois State University Normal | $44,898 | $20,833 |
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$60,704
Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Chicago State University make?
The median salary is $37,056 and $46,840 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.