Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Duke University
Graduate/Professional Certificate
duke.eduEarnings Distribution
How Duke University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $62,632 | $69,787 | +11% |
| Temple University | $70,945 | $70,609 | -0% |
| Mercer University | $66,654 | $62,645 | -6% |
| Capella University | $56,935 | $48,106 | -16% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Duke UniversityDurham | $65,805 | $62,632 | $69,787 | — | — |
 Temple UniversityPhiladelphia | $22,082 | $70,945 | $70,609 | — | — |
 Mercer UniversityMacon | $40,890 | $66,654 | $62,645 | — | — |
 Capella UniversityMinneapolis | $14,436 | $56,935 | $48,106 | — | — |
 University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse | $9,651 | $56,315 | — | — | — |
 Antioch University-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara | — | $46,988 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $56,315 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods graduates
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Training and Development Specialists
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Self-Enrichment Teachers
Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
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 Duke University, approximately 13% 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.