Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's degree · Palo Alto College · San Antonio, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Palo Alto College earn a median of $29,062 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 $10,142, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| 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 | — |
| Texas Southmost College Brownsville | $10,576 | $7,000 |
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$28,961
Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Palo Alto College make?
The median salary is $29,062 one year after graduation and $44,917 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,142.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.