Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degree) at Arlington Baptist University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$51,360

Est. from TX median (11 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from TX median (10 programs)

Analysis

Teacher education programs in Texas typically launch graduates into salaries around $51,000, and comparable programs across the state suggest Arlington Baptist's outcomes fall right in line with this median. That puts this program nearly $8,000 ahead of the national median for teacher education degrees—a meaningful advantage that reflects Texas's competitive teacher salaries and strong demand for educators in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The estimated $27,000 in debt produces a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53, which is manageable for a teaching career. With over half of students receiving Pell grants, many graduates here are first-generation college students entering a stable profession with clear salary schedules and benefits. Teaching may not offer explosive earnings growth, but it provides reliable income from day one, and these estimated figures suggest graduates can reasonably handle their monthly loan payments on a starting teacher's salary.

The real question is whether Arlington Baptist's specific program delivers the preparation and network that lead to strong teaching placements. While similar Texas programs suggest solid outcomes, the best-performing schools like Houston Christian and TCU show first-year earnings $6,000-7,000 higher—possibly reflecting stronger district partnerships or placement support. If Arlington Baptist offers comparable preparation and connections at this price point, it's a practical path into teaching. Without program-specific data, confirm graduation rates and where recent graduates are actually teaching before committing.

Where Arlington Baptist University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (40 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Arlington Baptist UniversityArlington	$19,290	$51,360*	—	$27,000*	—
Houston Christian UniversityHouston	$38,100	$58,604*	$53,174	—*	—
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth	$57,220	$57,665*	$52,756	$26,500*	0.46
Baylor UniversityWaco	$54,844	$53,201*	$51,043	$27,000*	0.51
Saint Edward's UniversityAustin	$51,384	$52,758*	$51,133	$26,000*	0.49
University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton	$33,150	$52,133*	$48,568	$27,000*	0.52
National Median	—	$43,082*	—	$26,221*	0.61

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas graduates

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Arlington Baptist University, approximately 55% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 11 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.