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 Maryland

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Johns Hopkins University$64,667
Towson University$62,157$63,185
Goucher College$58,910
McDaniel College$57,096$56,408
Notre Dame of Maryland University$56,543$51,926
Mount St. Mary's University$54,517
National Median$52,903

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Maryland

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Towson University
Towson
$11,306$62,157
Goucher College
Baltimore
$51,250$58,910
McDaniel College
Westminster
$49,647$57,096
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore
$41,910$56,543
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg
$47,240$54,517

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 Johns Hopkins University, approximately 20% 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.