Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's degree · Texas Southmost College · Brownsville, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Texas Southmost College earn a median of $10,576 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 $7,000, about 66% of first-year earnings.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College District Austin | $46,430 | $10,450 |
| Navarro College Corsicana | $32,872 | $12,000 |
| Palo Alto College San Antonio | $29,062 | $10,142 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $25,385 | $10,500 |
| Tarrant County College District Fort Worth | $24,507 | $9,750 |
| Northwest Vista College San Antonio | $22,352 | $5,250 |
| San Antonio College San Antonio | $21,184 | — |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $20,236 | $7,687 |
| San Jacinto Community College Pasadena | $19,581 | $11,250 |
| El Paso Community College El Paso | $19,141 | $4,500 |
| Amarillo College Amarillo | $17,997 | $16,000 |
| South Texas College McAllen | $16,902 | — |
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$46,052 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$25,923 - Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree
$25,873 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$22,111 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$20,461 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree
$33,233 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate
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$32,139 - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionUndergraduate certificate
$52,832 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$65,101
Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Texas Southmost College make?
The median salary is $10,576 one year after graduation and $28,407 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.