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 District of Columbia

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in District of Columbia (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Howard University$61,716
University of the District of Columbia$71,998
Trinity Washington University$64,890$75,709
American University$63,886$62,472
George Washington University$57,889$59,776
National Median$52,903

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in District of Columbia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across District of Columbia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of the District of Columbia
Washington
$6,152$71,998
Trinity Washington University
Washington
$26,110$64,890
American University
Washington
$56,543$63,886
George Washington University
Washington
$64,990$57,889

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 University, approximately 41% 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.