Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degree · Boston University · Boston, MA

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$75,171Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$75,806Median earnings 3 years after

$91,745Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Boston University earn a median of $75,171 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $85,168 four years after graduating (middle half: $66,696–$111,241).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas graduates from Boston University make?

The median salary is $75,171 one year after graduation and $91,745 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.