Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Bachelor's degree · Carson-Newman University · Jefferson City, TN

CIP 13.12

$43,685Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,340Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,500Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Carson-Newman University earn a median of $43,685 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 $26,500, about 61% of first-year earnings.

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Lipscomb University
Nashville
$47,655$18,250
Lee University
Cleveland
$44,397$23,750
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale
$43,283$24,249
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$42,657$20,000
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
$41,834$19,500
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$41,743$24,000
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson
$40,936$21,875
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$40,276$15,000
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$39,481$21,250
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$39,034$13,000
King University
Bristol
$36,576$22,500
Milligan University
Milligan
$34,888$27,000
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$34,756$26,000
University of Memphis
Memphis
$33,502$26,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Carson-Newman University make?

The median salary is $43,685 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.