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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$42,137

Est. from NC median (10 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from national median (122 programs)

Analysis

Carolina University's estimated outcomes for this teaching credential—$42,137 in first-year earnings against $27,000 in debt—align closely with what similar programs across North Carolina typically produce. Based on 10 comparable programs statewide, these figures suggest a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64, which is manageable for a public service career where salaries start modest but offer stability and growth over time.

The estimated debt load sits just slightly above the state median of $26,000, while projected earnings match the statewide benchmark almost exactly. For context, top-performing teaching programs in North Carolina like University of Mount Olive and NC State show graduates earning $45,000-plus in their first year—about $3,000 more annually. That gap matters, but teaching salaries in North Carolina are largely standardized by district pay scales, so much depends on where graduates ultimately get hired rather than where they trained.

For a family considering this path: teaching offers predictable loan repayment through income-driven plans and potential forgiveness programs for educators. The estimated debt here won't be crushing on a teacher's salary, but without actual outcome data for Carolina University specifically, you're making this decision based on what peer programs deliver. If your child is committed to teaching, investigate whether this school's education faculty and student-teaching placements justify choosing it over state universities with documented track records.

Where Carolina University 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
Carolina UniversityWinston-Salem	$16,000	$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 Carolina University, approximately 46% 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.