Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degree · Murray State University · Murray, KY
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Murray State University earn a median of $47,734 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 $22,500, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's degree) at other Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville Louisville | $56,174 | $22,841 |
| Eastern Kentucky University Richmond | $53,683 | — |
| University of Kentucky Lexington | $48,832 | — |
| Morehead State University Morehead | $47,081 | — |
| University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg | $45,541 | $12,997 |
| Western Kentucky University Bowling Green | $42,624 | $25,360 |
| Georgetown College Georgetown | $42,223 | $11,574 |
Other programs at Murray State University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$185,872 - Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree
$99,473 - Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$79,974 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$68,608 - Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$66,418 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$65,290 - Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$65,188 - Civil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$58,970 - Engineering PhysicsBachelor's degree
$58,025 - Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, OtherMaster's degree
$57,089 - English Language and Literature, GeneralMaster's degree
$54,022 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$53,881 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$53,876 - Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$53,085 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$48,334 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$47,646 - Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, OtherBachelor's degree
$45,096 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$45,042 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$44,467 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$43,320
Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas graduates from Murray State University make?
The median salary is $47,734 one year after graduation and $49,861 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.