Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Doctoral degree · Capella University · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 13.12

$87,860Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,754Median earnings 4 years after
$100,634Median earnings 5 years after
$83,873Median federal debt
40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Capella University earn a median of $87,860 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,822 four years after graduating (middle half: $62,135–$106,136). Median debt is $83,873, about 95% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $87,860 one year after graduation and $100,634 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $83,873.

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