Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's degree · South Texas College · McAllen, TX
$16,902Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$31,083Median earnings 4 years after
$33,678Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
250Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at South Texas College earn a median of $16,902 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).
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 |
| Texas Southmost College Brownsville | $10,576 | $7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from South Texas College make?
The median salary is $16,902 one year after graduation and $33,678 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.