Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Bachelor's degree · Valparaiso University · Valparaiso, IN
$46,750Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,933Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,755Median federal debt
11Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Valparaiso University earn a median of $46,750 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,389 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,539–$63,098). Median debt is $26,755, about 57% of first-year earnings.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin College Franklin | $49,725 | — |
| University of Indianapolis Indianapolis | $47,783 | $26,875 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $47,755 | $19,894 |
| Bethel University Mishawaka | $47,387 | — |
| Anderson University Anderson | $46,637 | $29,524 |
| Ball State University Muncie | $46,347 | $22,875 |
| Indiana State University Terre Haute | $45,862 | $25,500 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette | $44,923 | $19,500 |
| Taylor University Upland | $44,028 | $19,500 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne | $43,576 | $28,371 |
| Indiana University-South Bend South Bend | $43,058 | $25,784 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion | $42,099 | $24,875 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington | $40,364 | $20,295 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas graduates from Valparaiso University make?
The median salary is $46,750 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,755.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.