Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Greensboro College

The debt picture here demands careful attention. At nearly $48,000, Greensboro College graduates carry almost double the typical debt load for North Carolina teaching programs ($24,607 median). This places them in the bottom 5th percentile nationally for debt—meaning 95% of comparable programs leave students with less to repay. While the starting salary of $43,963 beats both state and national medians, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.09 means these new teachers owe more than an entire year's salary before taxes.

Teaching salaries follow relatively standardized pay scales in North Carolina, so the earnings advantage Greensboro shows versus other state programs is likely modest and may not persist. Nearby NC A&T starts teachers $5,000 higher with significantly less debt, while UNC-Greensboro offers comparable earnings at roughly half the borrowing cost. For a profession where loan forgiveness programs exist but require years of qualifying payments, starting with $48,000 in debt creates real financial strain during those early career years.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift considerably with more data. But as it stands, this program's value hinges entirely on whether your family can minimize that debt through scholarships or other aid. At sticker price, the borrowing required makes this a tough sell compared to other North Carolina options.