Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Mount St. Joseph University

Mount St. Joseph's education program sits in an interesting middle ground: it underperforms nationally but beats most Ohio competitors. The $39,660 starting salary trails the national median by $2,100, yet it surpasses the typical Ohio education graduate by nearly $4,000—ranking in the 60th percentile statewide. Given that teaching salaries often depend heavily on local school district budgets, this Ohio context matters more than the national comparison for most students who'll likely teach in-state.

The debt picture looks reasonable at $28,343, just slightly above both state and national medians but with a manageable 0.71 debt-to-earnings ratio. However, the near-flat earnings growth—just $437 over four years—reflects the reality that teaching salaries typically increase through standardized step schedules rather than merit-based jumps. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means a few outliers could skew these figures significantly.

For Ohio families, this program delivers mid-pack results at a moderate price point. The starting salary beats 60% of in-state alternatives, though students should note that nearby Ohio Dominican and Capital graduates earn roughly $2,500-$3,000 more. If your child is set on teaching in Cincinnati-area districts, Mount St. Joseph provides adequate preparation without excessive debt, but comparing specific district starting salaries against that $28,000 loan balance would be wise.