Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master's degree · Mercyhurst University · Erie, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Mercyhurst University earn a median of $46,826 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,916 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,965–$72,958). Median debt is $20,500, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre | $61,012 | — |
| Holy Family University Philadelphia | $59,900 | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana | $59,607 | — |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $59,413 | $50,349 |
| Wilson College Chambersburg | $59,253 | — |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem | $57,438 | — |
| Lincoln University Lincoln University | $57,009 | — |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown | $56,174 | $24,174 |
| Villanova University Villanova | $55,467 | $20,500 |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia | $55,415 | $35,021 |
| Arcadia University Glenside | $54,496 | $33,223 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $53,648 | $27,938 |
| Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley | $51,928 | $25,575 |
| Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia | $51,896 | $41,000 |
| Pennsylvania Western University California | $51,489 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Mercyhurst University make?
The median salary is $46,826 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.