Median Earnings (1yr)
$41,251
46th percentile (40th in NC)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Barton College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Barton College graduates earn $41k, placing them in the 46th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (46 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Barton College$41,251$40,856
North Carolina A & T State University$49,099
Elon University$47,095$44,611$20,0000.42
North Carolina Central University$46,773$43,985$31,8800.68
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$44,979$42,750$21,5000.48
Greensboro College$43,963$47,7451.09
National Median$41,809$26,0000.62

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$6,748$49,099
Elon University
Elon
$44,536$47,095$20,000
North Carolina Central University
Durham
$6,542$46,773$31,880
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$8,895$44,979$21,500
Greensboro College
Greensboro
$20,400$43,963$47,745

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 Barton College, approximately 37% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.