Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Gustavus Adolphus College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Gustavus Adolphus College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Gustavus Adolphus College graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 81th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (26 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $47,250 | $49,123 | — | — |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | $48,164 | $45,077 | $27,000 | 0.56 |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $48,056 | $48,151 | — | — |
| St Olaf College | $47,807 | $53,320 | $27,000 | 0.56 |
| Metropolitan State University | $46,490 | $51,544 | $27,984 | 0.60 |
| Bemidji State University | $45,668 | $46,804 | $23,389 | 0.51 |
| National Median | $43,082 | — | $26,221 | 0.61 |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead | $30,020 | $48,164 | $27,000 |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul | $25,000 | $48,056 | — |
| St Olaf College Northfield | $56,970 | $47,807 | $27,000 |
| Metropolitan State University Saint Paul | $9,780 | $46,490 | $27,984 |
| Bemidji State University Bemidji | $10,164 | $45,668 | $23,389 |
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 Gustavus Adolphus College, approximately 21% 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.