Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Holy Family University

Holy Family University's teaching program graduates start strong at $46,555, outearning 85% of similar programs nationally and sitting comfortably above both national and Pennsylvania medians. With $27,000 in debt—below the national median—graduates face manageable monthly payments that represent just under 60% of first-year earnings. That's a solid financial foundation for entering a helping profession known for modest pay.

The real question is the earnings trajectory. While most education graduates see steady increases as they advance through teacher pay scales, Holy Family graduates actually earn slightly less four years out ($44,816). This pattern might reflect the program's focus on specific teaching levels or methods that lead to somewhat constrained career paths within education. Still, ranking in the 60th percentile among Pennsylvania's 69 education programs is respectable, even if it trails the top regional performers like Lebanon Valley and Elizabethtown by $5,000-6,000.

For parents weighing this program, the math works: relatively low debt, first-year earnings that exceed most teaching programs nationally, and an admission profile that suggests accessibility (74% acceptance rate, 40% Pell-eligible students). The flat earnings growth isn't ideal, but it's not disqualifying when the starting point is this strong and the debt load this reasonable. This program delivers functional teacher preparation without the financial burden that makes education careers untenable.