Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master's degree · Western Illinois University · Macomb, IL
$54,160Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,990Median earnings 4 years after
$59,792Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
61Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Western Illinois University earn a median of $54,160 one year after completing the program. 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 |
| 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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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Western Illinois University make?
The median salary is $54,160 one year after graduation and $59,792 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.