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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$42,137

Est. from NC median (10 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,500

Est. from NC median (7 programs)

Analysis

Similar teacher education programs across North Carolina produce first-year earnings around $42,000, placing Fayetteville State's expected outcomes right in the middle of the state pack. The estimated $25,500 in debt—slightly below both state and national medians—translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.61, meaning graduates would owe roughly seven months' salary. For a profession with well-defined salary schedules, this represents manageable starting debt.

The reality check: North Carolina's teacher salaries cluster tightly, with top programs like UNC-Greensboro and NC State producing first-year earnings only $3,000-$4,000 higher. This narrow range makes sense given standardized public school pay scales. Where Fayetteville State may offer particular value is for students receiving Pell grants—more than half the student body—who could find the combination of accessible admission, lower debt burden, and competitive teaching outcomes compelling. The teaching profession's built-in salary progression also matters more than starting position differences.

The key question isn't whether this program matches elite competitors dollar-for-dollar, but whether it provides a viable path into teaching at a reasonable cost. Based on peer programs, the answer appears to be yes, though families should verify teaching certification pass rates and placement statistics directly with the school to understand the full picture beyond these estimated earnings.

Where Fayetteville State 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
Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville	$3,969	$42,137*	—	$25,500*	—
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 Fayetteville State University, approximately 53% 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.