Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degree) at MidAmerica Nazarene University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$43,878

Est. from KS median (6 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,125

Est. from KS median (3 programs)

Analysis

Similar teacher education programs in Kansas suggest this degree carries approximately $30,000 in debt—about $6,000 above the state median for this field and $4,000 above the national benchmark. While that's not catastrophic for teaching, it's worth noting that comparable programs at Kansas State and Wichita State appear to produce stronger first-year earnings, potentially reaching $45,000-$47,000 versus the estimated $43,900 here.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.69 falls within workable territory for education majors, where salaries start modest but grow steadily through union contracts and scheduled raises. Teaching offers something many career paths don't: predictable income progression and loan forgiveness programs for public school teachers who meet service requirements. However, that $30,000 debt load means higher monthly payments than graduates from some peer programs in Kansas are facing.

For parents weighing this investment, the key question is whether MidAmerica Nazarene's specific approach to teacher preparation—likely emphasizing faith integration—justifies the estimated premium over state universities where teaching graduates appear to command slightly higher starting salaries with less debt. If the Christian education focus aligns with your child's teaching goals, the difference may be manageable. Otherwise, the state schools offering this major merit serious consideration, as they seem to position graduates for similar or better outcomes at lower cost.

Where MidAmerica Nazarene University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (22 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityOlathe	$36,120	$43,878*	—	$30,125*	—
Wichita State UniversityWichita	$9,322	$47,121*	$41,417	$22,145*	0.47
Kansas State UniversityManhattan	$10,942	$45,179*	—	$22,814*	0.50
Emporia State UniversityEmporia	$7,356	$43,954*	$43,184	$22,500*	0.51
Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg	$8,008	$43,802*	$43,273	$24,125*	0.55
Fort Hays State UniversityHays	$5,633	$43,273*	$45,225	$23,082*	0.53
National Median	—	$43,082*	—	$26,221*	0.61

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas graduates

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

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 MidAmerica Nazarene University, approximately 28% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in KS. Actual outcomes may vary.