Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's degree · Gaston College · Dallas, NC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,464Median earnings 4 years after
$25,429Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Gaston College earn a median of $18,986. 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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$36,747 - Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$35,658 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree
$32,602 - Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$27,008 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$26,838 - Legal Support ServicesAssociate's degree
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$32,121 - Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate
$47,775 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$30,400 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
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$28,208 - Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$46,818
Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Gaston College make?
The median salary is $18,986 and $25,429 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.