Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's degree · Ferris State University · Big Rapids, MI
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Ferris State University earn a median of $42,608 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 $24,817, about 58% of first-year earnings.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Detroit | $47,939 | $30,953 |
| Alma College Alma | $45,983 | $29,000 |
| Cornerstone University Grand Rapids | $45,753 | $27,000 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids | $45,751 | $19,500 |
| Aquinas College Grand Rapids | $45,713 | $27,000 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor | $45,522 | $14,375 |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant | $45,225 | $27,000 |
| Hope College Holland | $45,046 | $25,800 |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor | $44,612 | $26,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State University University Center | $43,151 | $30,333 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti | $42,791 | $27,725 |
| Oakland University Rochester Hills | $42,440 | $27,542 |
| University of Michigan-Flint Flint | $41,809 | $31,000 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo | $41,296 | $30,750 |
| Northern Michigan University Marquette | $39,963 | $29,750 |
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$66,747
Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Ferris State University make?
The median salary is $42,608 one year after graduation and $49,092 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,817.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.