Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Howard Payne University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Howard Payne University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Howard Payne University graduates earn $35k, placing them in the 15th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods 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 Texas
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (43 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Payne University | $35,357 | $38,059 | $27,000* | — |
| Texas Christian University | $55,814 | $48,180 | $22,287* | 0.40 |
| Dallas Baptist University | $54,594 | $45,837 | $22,500* | 0.41 |
| Baylor University | $53,614 | $49,823 | $22,250* | 0.42 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $50,657 | $49,475 | $27,000* | 0.53 |
| Abilene Christian University | $50,486 | $45,386 | $27,209* | 0.54 |
| National Median | $41,809 | — | $26,000* | 0.62 |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth | $57,220 | $55,814 | $22,287 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas | $38,140 | $54,594 | $22,500 |
| Baylor University Waco | $54,844 | $53,614 | $22,250 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton | $33,150 | $50,657 | $27,000 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene | $42,380 | $50,486 | $27,209 |
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 Howard Payne University, approximately 42% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.