Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $70,171 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 $32,000, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $90,465 | — |
| National Louis University Chicago | $65,720 | $23,349 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $60,191 | $41,000 |
| University of St Francis Joliet | $59,586 | — |
| Concordia University-Chicago River Forest | $58,990 | $19,166 |
| Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais | $58,918 | $15,938 |
| Judson University Elgin | $58,798 | — |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $58,494 | $24,901 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $57,135 | $34,698 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago | $56,302 | $50,834 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $55,591 | — |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $55,312 | — |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $49,416 | $37,135 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?
The median salary is $70,171 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $32,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.