Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degree · Teachers College at Columbia University · New York, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Teachers College at Columbia University earn a median of $71,195 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 $51,964, about 73% of first-year earnings.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $80,081 | $20,500 |
| Touro University New York | $77,889 | $20,500 |
| College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island | $76,422 | — |
| CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn | $76,095 | $20,500 |
| CUNY Queens College Queens | $75,530 | $19,100 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $73,962 | $24,573 |
| CUNY City College New York | $73,336 | $20,504 |
| St. John's University-New York Queens | $72,647 | $32,500 |
| Mercy University Dobbs Ferry | $72,491 | $39,115 |
| New York University New York | $69,231 | $67,044 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $66,346 | $39,214 |
| Manhattanville University Purchase | $65,945 | $40,505 |
| SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury | $65,441 | $20,500 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $65,431 | — |
| St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn | $65,291 | $30,967 |
Other programs at Teachers College at Columbia University
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$69,467 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$69,049 - SociologyMaster's degree
$68,137 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$67,296 - International and Comparative EducationMaster's degree
$66,758 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$60,962 - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageMaster's degree
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$56,168 - Research and Experimental PsychologyMaster's degree
$54,852 - Arts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementMaster's degree
$54,207 - Behavioral SciencesMaster's degree
— - Social and Philosophical Foundations of EducationMaster's degree
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$91,322
Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas graduates from Teachers College at Columbia University make?
The median salary is $71,195 one year after graduation and $73,899 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $51,964.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.