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 Florida

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (57 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Chipola College$38,975
Miami Dade College$51,545
Florida SouthWestern State College$51,448$47,028$12,7500.25
Florida Gulf Coast University$50,951$46,960$19,4890.38
Stetson University$50,826$46,344$27,0000.53
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University$50,736$46,866
National Median$41,809$26,0000.62

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Miami Dade College
Miami
$2,838$51,545
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers
$3,401$51,448$12,750
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers
$6,118$50,951$19,489
Stetson University
DeLand
$55,220$50,826$27,000
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee
$5,785$50,736

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 Chipola College, approximately 27% 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.