Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's degree · Catawba Valley Community College · Hickory, NC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$27,722Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Catawba Valley Community College earn a median of $27,722. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $37,656 four years after graduating (middle half: $24,793–$49,794).
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanly Community College Albemarle | $32,147 | — |
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $31,215 | $17,826 |
| Haywood Community College Clyde | $28,013 | — |
| James Sprunt Community College Kenansville | $26,775 | — |
| Alamance Community College Graham | $26,105 | — |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury | $24,148 | — |
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte | $23,865 | — |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville | $22,584 | $9,500 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $22,276 | — |
| Edgecombe Community College Tarboro | $22,259 | $22,641 |
| Wake Technical Community College Raleigh | $16,949 | $21,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Catawba Valley Community College make?
The median salary is $27,722.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.