Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degree) at Central Christian College of Kansas

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$43,878

Est. from KS median (6 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,125

Est. from KS median (3 programs)

Analysis

Kansas teaching programs cluster tightly around the mid-$40,000s for first-year earnings, and based on comparable programs statewide, Central Christian College appears positioned right in the middle of that range. The estimated $43,878 aligns with what Emporia State and Pittsburg State produce, suggesting graduates here enter the same credential-driven teaching market where salaries follow state-determined schedules rather than institutional prestige.

The debt picture, however, deserves closer scrutiny. While the estimated $30,125 sits below the national median for teacher education programs, it's notably higher than Kansas's typical $24,125 for this field. That's roughly $6,000 more debt than peer programs in-state, which translates to meaningful differences in monthly loan payments when you're earning a public school teacher's salary. For context, Kansas State and Wichita State graduates may earn $1,200-$3,200 more annually while carrying less debt—a double advantage worth examining.

The 0.69 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't alarming by itself, but it reflects a fundamental challenge: teaching credentials from different Kansas colleges lead to similar starting salaries, yet borrowing costs vary considerably. If your child is committed to Kansas teaching and values the small-college Christian environment that Central Christian offers, the premium may be justified. But financially speaking, the state's larger teaching programs appear to deliver comparable market access at lower cost.

Where Central Christian College of Kansas Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (22 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Central Christian College of KansasMcPherson	$21,000	$43,878*	—	$30,125*	—
Wichita State UniversityWichita	$9,322	$47,121*	$41,417	$22,145*	0.47
Kansas State UniversityManhattan	$10,942	$45,179*	—	$22,814*	0.50
Emporia State UniversityEmporia	$7,356	$43,954*	$43,184	$22,500*	0.51
Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg	$8,008	$43,802*	$43,273	$24,125*	0.55
Fort Hays State UniversityHays	$5,633	$43,273*	$45,225	$23,082*	0.53
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 Central Christian College of Kansas, approximately 43% 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 6 similar programs in KS. Actual outcomes may vary.