Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Bachelor's degree · Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI

CIP 13.12

$41,296Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,898Median earnings 4 years after
$45,552Median earnings 5 years after
$30,750Median federal debt
87Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Western Michigan University earn a median of $41,296 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 $30,750, about 74% of first-year earnings.

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (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
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$42,608$24,817
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$42,440$27,542
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint
$41,809$31,000
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
$39,963$29,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Western Michigan University make?

The median salary is $41,296 one year after graduation and $45,552 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,750.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.