Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Master's degree · State University of New York at Cortland · Cortland, NY

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$49,974Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,556Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at State University of New York at Cortland earn a median of $49,974 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 $20,500, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Boricua College
New York
$80,992$13,140
Pace University
New York
$75,725$36,772
CUNY City College
New York
$75,423$27,301
St. John's University-New York
Queens
$73,384$52,441
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York
$68,158$9,348
CUNY Hunter College
New York
$67,561$25,523
Metropolitan College of New York
New York
$65,951$41,000
Molloy University
Rockville Centre
$64,032$41,000
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry
$63,434$41,000
New York University
New York
$63,357$44,027
Empire State University
Saratoga Springs
$62,860—
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx
$62,489$25,825
Dominican University New York
Orangeburg
$62,461$35,875
Bank Street College of Education
New York
$61,775$38,322
Wagner College
Staten Island
$61,515—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from State University of New York at Cortland make?

The median salary is $49,974 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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