Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Barclay College

Kansas teacher education programs cluster tightly around $43,000-$46,500 in first-year earnings, and estimates suggest Barclay College's program falls right in the middle of this range. With estimated debt of $25,583 against first-year earnings of $43,014, graduates would face a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59—meaning annual debt is roughly half the first year's salary. For comparison, nearby Friends University and Washburn University report actual earnings about $3,000-$3,500 higher, but those differences narrow quickly in teaching careers where salaries follow standard pay scales.

The real advantage here appears to be accessibility. With 65% of students receiving Pell grants, Barclay serves a largely low-income population, and the estimated debt load is actually slightly below the national median of $26,000 for teacher education programs. Kansas pays its teachers reasonably well compared to many states, and entering the profession with debt at just 60% of your first year's salary creates breathing room that many education majors don't get.

The limitation is simply uncertainty—these estimates come from peer programs across Kansas, not Barclay's actual graduate outcomes. If you're considering this program, contact the education department directly to ask about their graduates' job placement rates and typical starting salaries in their partner school districts. That local intel matters more than statewide averages when you're talking about a career where your first job will likely be within 50 miles of campus.