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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$47,698

Est. from FL median (11 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from FL median (3 programs)

Analysis

Based on comparable subject-area teaching programs across Florida, Nova Southeastern graduates can expect first-year earnings around $47,700—a figure that puts them near the middle of the state's education programs but ahead of the national median for this field. The estimated $27,000 in debt sits above Florida's typical $22,500 for this credential, though it remains manageable with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57. For context, Florida Atlantic and FSU graduates in similar programs earn $4,000-$6,000 more annually, suggesting Nova's private-school premium doesn't translate to higher teaching salaries.

The practical math matters here: teaching salaries follow district pay scales, not tuition costs. Whether you attend Nova at roughly $27,000 in debt or a Florida public university at closer to $22,500, your starting salary will largely depend on which school district hires you and your subject area. The estimated earnings align with typical new teacher pay in South Florida, where districts generally start educators in the mid-to-upper $40,000s.

For families weighing this program, recognize that the estimates come from peer institutions since Nova's graduate sample was too small to report individually. If your child is committed to teaching a specific subject in Florida, the lower debt at public alternatives creates more breathing room on an educator's salary—especially important in a career where income growth depends more on years of service than your undergraduate institution.

Where Nova Southeastern University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (37 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale	$37,080	$47,698*	—	$27,000*	—
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton	$4,879	$53,524*	$49,874	$27,516*	0.51
Florida State UniversityTallahassee	$5,656	$50,610*	$47,072	$22,500*	0.44
St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg	$2,682	$49,435*	—	—*	—
Stetson UniversityDeLand	$55,220	$48,139*	—	$27,000*	0.56
Southeastern UniversityLakeland	$31,732	$47,966*	—	$26,000*	0.54
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 Nova Southeastern University, approximately 37% 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 11 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.