Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's degree · Northwestern College · Orange City, IA
$42,441Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,640Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,875Median federal debt
43Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Northwestern College earn a median of $42,441 one year after completing the program. 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 $21,875, about 52% of first-year earnings.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Morningside University Sioux City | $48,478 | $25,875 |
| Grand View University Des Moines | $46,547 | $25,818 |
| Luther College Decorah | $45,691 | $27,000 |
| Iowa State University Ames | $45,512 | $22,529 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City | $45,015 | $27,000 |
| Wartburg College Waverly | $44,999 | $25,571 |
| Central College Pella | $44,000 | $27,000 |
| Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids | $43,810 | $26,625 |
| Buena Vista University Storm Lake | $42,834 | $28,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls | $42,790 | $23,200 |
| Simpson College Indianola | $42,760 | $25,672 |
| Cornell College Mount Vernon | $42,756 | $27,000 |
| Clarke University Dubuque | $42,204 | $27,000 |
| Upper Iowa University Fayette | $41,802 | $27,292 |
| Drake University Des Moines | $41,630 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Northwestern College make?
The median salary is $42,441 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,875.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.