Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's degree · Wake Technical Community College · Raleigh, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Wake Technical Community College earn a median of $16,949 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $37,656 four years after graduating (middle half: $24,793–$49,794). Median debt is $21,750, about 128% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Wake Technical Community College make?
The median salary is $16,949 one year after graduation and $30,633 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.