Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degree · Emerson College · Boston, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Emerson College earn a median of $40,575 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 $41,000, about 101% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Western New England University Springfield | $63,251 | — |
| Framingham State University Framingham | $62,819 | — |
| Lesley University Cambridge | $62,468 | $28,059 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell | $62,088 | — |
| American International College Springfield | $62,016 | $15,840 |
| Mount Holyoke College South Hadley | $60,619 | — |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill | $60,505 | $30,750 |
| Gordon College Wenham | $59,407 | — |
| Salem State University Salem | $59,390 | $16,500 |
| Boston University Boston | $59,382 | $28,103 |
| Bridgewater State University Bridgewater | $57,928 | $20,500 |
| Endicott College Beverly | $53,440 | — |
| Springfield College Springfield | $42,231 | $23,818 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas graduates from Emerson College make?
The median salary is $40,575 one year after graduation and $56,755 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.