Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's degree · Defiance College · Defiance, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Defiance College earn a median of $25,798 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $47,382 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,431–$56,096). Median debt is $27,000, about 105% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Dominican University Columbus | $42,513 | $26,000 |
| Capital University Columbus | $42,094 | $27,000 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green | $40,271 | $25,000 |
| Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati | $39,660 | $19,000 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $39,607 | $25,000 |
| Xavier University Cincinnati | $39,217 | $27,000 |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $39,155 | $23,000 |
| Otterbein University Westerville | $38,651 | $21,025 |
| University of Toledo Toledo | $38,625 | $23,315 |
| University of Dayton Dayton | $38,492 | $20,872 |
| University of Mount Union Alliance | $38,277 | $27,000 |
| Baldwin Wallace University Berea | $37,649 | $26,250 |
| Malone University Canton | $37,284 | — |
| Cedarville University Cedarville | $37,102 | $24,000 |
| Wittenberg University Springfield | $36,752 | $27,000 |
Other programs at Defiance College
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$40,724 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$30,147 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$29,443 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$35,523 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$54,633 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$50,745 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$38,322 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$39,712
Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Defiance College make?
The median salary is $25,798 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.