Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master's degree · Salem State University · Salem, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Salem State University earn a median of $52,341 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,916 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,965–$72,958). Median debt is $15,041, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Endicott College Beverly | $61,759 | — |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth | $60,648 | $17,802 |
| American International College Springfield | $59,475 | $20,500 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston | $58,930 | $24,000 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill | $56,482 | — |
| Bridgewater State University Bridgewater | $56,473 | $20,500 |
| Merrimack College North Andover | $55,327 | $25,588 |
| Boston University Boston | $53,978 | $25,500 |
| Lesley University Cambridge | $52,486 | $34,401 |
| Westfield State University Westfield | $52,473 | — |
| Lasell University Newton | $51,766 | — |
| Fitchburg State University Fitchburg | $51,649 | — |
| Tufts University Medford | $49,993 | $23,912 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Salem State University make?
The median salary is $52,341 one year after graduation and $62,440 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,041.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.