Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master's degree · Dominican University · River Forest, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,425Median earnings 4 years after
$72,044Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
42Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Dominican University earn a median of $53,425. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,916 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,965–$72,958).
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $70,256 | — |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $68,237 | $33,500 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $65,702 | $40,460 |
| University of Chicago Chicago | $65,351 | $66,107 |
| Aurora University Aurora | $64,819 | $22,386 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $60,664 | $30,296 |
| Concordia University-Chicago River Forest | $57,389 | $25,141 |
| National Louis University Chicago | $55,506 | $28,041 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $54,896 | $44,784 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $54,160 | — |
| Erikson Institute Chicago | $53,630 | $29,751 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $53,164 | — |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $52,674 | $26,837 |
| Lewis University Romeoville | $51,876 | $36,161 |
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$65,844
Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Dominican University make?
The median salary is $53,425 and $72,044 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.