Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Post-baccalaureate Certificate) at Boise State University

Median Earnings (1yr)

$62,085

95th percentile

Median Debt

$21,000

14% below national median

Analysis

Boise State's post-baccalaureate teaching certificate punches well above its weight nationally, placing graduates in the 95th percentile for earnings at $62,085—nearly $10,000 above the national median for this credential. The $21,000 debt load is also notably lower than typical for this field, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.34. That's an attractive financial profile for a career-switcher looking to enter teaching.

The state-level comparison is less dramatic because Boise State is Idaho's only post-bac teaching certificate program tracked in this data, making it both the median and the top performer by default. Still, the national rankings tell the real story: graduates here earn more than 75% of their peers nationwide while taking on less debt than most. For context, the typical post-bac teaching certificate comes with $24,000 in debt and leads to starting salaries around $52,000.

This program makes financial sense for someone already holding a bachelor's degree who wants a relatively quick path into teaching. The modest debt burden and strong first-year earnings suggest graduates enter the workforce ready to manage their loans comfortably. Just keep in mind that teaching salaries in Idaho may differ significantly from other states if your child plans to relocate after certification.

Where Boise State University Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Boise State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas postbacc-cert's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Boise State UniversityBoise	$8,782	$62,085	—	$21,000	0.34
Valley City State UniversityValley City	$8,514	$56,536	—	—	—
Augusta UniversityAugusta	$8,122	$54,156	—	$25,969	0.48
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh	$21,524	$50,220	$50,823	—	—
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia	$60,663	$49,944	—	—	—
Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green	$14,081	$45,563	$45,314	$26,284	0.58
National Median	—	$52,188	—	$24,484	0.47

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 Boise State University, approximately 18% 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.