Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Grace College and Theological Seminary

Grace College's teacher education program offers half the debt of typical programs in Indiana, but parents should know the earnings trail the state median by about $1,300 annually. With just $15,250 in student loans—among the lowest 5% nationally for this degree—graduates face minimal financial pressure despite starting salaries around $42,000. That's roughly on par with the national median for teaching programs, though it lags behind Indiana's stronger performer like Butler ($50,707) and IU's regional campuses.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36 means graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in just over four months of gross salary, an unusually favorable position for new teachers. However, the 40th percentile ranking among Indiana programs suggests this isn't the strongest choice if maximizing teaching income matters. The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) makes these numbers less reliable than data from larger programs.

For families prioritizing minimal debt over top-tier earnings, Grace delivers exactly that—a teaching credential without the financial burden that often plagues education majors. But if your child could gain admission to IU-Bloomington or Butler, those programs show meaningfully higher earning potential that might justify somewhat higher debt loads.