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 Ohio

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (62 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Central State University$34,851
Ohio Dominican University$42,513$43,278$29,0000.68
Capital University$42,094$43,646$27,0000.64
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus$40,271$40,145$26,0000.65
Mount St. Joseph University$39,660$40,097$28,3430.71
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$39,607$37,959$27,0000.68
National Median$41,809$26,0000.62

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus
$34,370$42,513$29,000
Capital University
Columbus
$41,788$42,094$27,000
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green
$14,081$40,271$26,000
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati
$36,650$39,660$28,343
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$13,570$39,607$27,000

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 State University, approximately 42% 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.