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 Indiana

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (40 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Oakland City University$38,863
Butler University$50,707$45,302$27,0000.53
Indiana University-Northwest$48,497$43,671$31,0000.64
Franklin College$47,610$27,0000.57
Indiana University-Bloomington$46,765$44,741$23,7410.51
Indiana University-Indianapolis$46,744$43,547$23,0000.49
National Median$41,809$26,0000.62

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Indiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Butler University
Indianapolis
$45,980$50,707$27,000
Indiana University-Northwest
Gary
$8,179$48,497$31,000
Franklin College
Franklin
$37,350$47,610$27,000
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$11,790$46,765$23,741
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$10,449$46,744$23,000

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 Oakland City University, approximately 32% 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.