Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduate certificate · Virginia State University · Petersburg, VA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,873Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Virginia State University earn a median of $74,873. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $69,444 four years after graduating (middle half: $54,139–$85,640). Median debt is $21,500, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas graduates from Virginia State University make?

The median salary is $74,873.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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