Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degree) at Barton College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$42,137

Est. from NC median (10 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from national median (122 programs)

Analysis

Similar teacher education programs in North Carolina typically produce first-year earnings around $42,000—exactly where Barton College's estimated figures land. The projected $27,000 in debt translates to a 0.64 debt-to-earnings ratio, which is manageable for a teaching career though not exceptional. Based on peer programs across the state, this combination suggests monthly loan payments of roughly $300 on a standard repayment plan, consuming about 10% of take-home pay for a new teacher.

What's less certain is how Barton's specific outcomes compare to the stronger programs in the state. UNC schools and East Carolina report earnings in the $43,000-$45,000 range—not dramatically different, but enough to matter over time. Without actual graduate data from Barton, parents can't know whether this program performs at the state average, above it, or below it. The 96% admission rate and substantial Pell population (37%) suggest Barton serves students who might not access those flagship alternatives, which matters for context but doesn't answer the value question.

Teaching credentials generally lead to stable employment, and the estimated debt load here won't derail a career. But parents should verify Barton's teacher licensure pass rates and job placement record—metrics that reveal program quality more directly than estimated earnings. If those numbers are strong, the financial picture appears workable for students committed to teaching in North Carolina.

Where Barton College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (37 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Barton CollegeWilson	$35,600	$42,137*	—	$27,000*	—
University of Mount OliveMount Olive	$25,950	$45,316*	$40,485	$26,889*	0.59
North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh	$8,895	$45,211*	$49,401	$25,000*	0.55
East Carolina UniversityGreenville	$7,361	$43,607*	$41,902	$26,000*	0.60
University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro	$7,593	$43,033*	—	$26,000*	0.60
University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke	$3,571	$42,829*	$39,023	$26,660*	0.62
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 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.

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 10 similar programs in NC. Actual outcomes may vary.