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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$44,228

Est. from PA median (14 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from PA median (8 programs)

Analysis

Pennsylvania teacher education programs typically place graduates at remarkably similar starting salaries, and based on comparable programs statewide, Gannon's outcomes align almost exactly with these benchmarks. The estimated $44,228 first-year earnings match the state median for teacher preparation programs, while the projected $27,000 debt load sits just slightly above the national median. This produces a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.61—meaning graduates can expect to earn more in their first year than they owe.

The caveat: several Pennsylvania schools with reported data show they're placing graduates $5,000 to $7,000 ahead of the state average. Elizabethtown and Messiah graduates earn above $50,000, suggesting that school choice matters even within a fairly standardized profession. Teacher salaries are largely determined by district pay scales and certification areas, but stronger student teaching networks and placement support can land graduates in higher-paying districts or more competitive subject areas.

For families comfortable with $27,000 in debt for a teaching career, Gannon appears positioned in the middle of Pennsylvania's teacher prep landscape. The safer bet is reaching out to the education department directly to understand their placement track record—which districts hire their graduates, which subject certifications they're strongest in, and how quickly students find full-time positions. Since the actual outcomes aren't publicly reported here, those specifics matter more than usual.

Where Gannon University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (55 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Gannon UniversityErie	$37,951	$44,228*	—	$27,000*	—
Elizabethtown CollegeElizabethtown	$36,842	$50,918*	—	$27,000*	0.53
Messiah UniversityMechanicsburg	$40,640	$50,825*	$45,300	$27,000*	0.53
Lebanon Valley CollegeAnnville	$50,320	$49,263*	$45,333	$27,000*	0.55
York College of PennsylvaniaYork	$24,606	$48,624*	—	$27,000*	0.56
Moravian UniversityBethlehem	$52,000	$46,600*	—	$27,000*	0.58
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 Gannon University, approximately 22% 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 14 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.