Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Saint Edward's University

Saint Edward's teacher education graduates enter the workforce earning $52,758—substantially above the national median of $43,082 and putting them in the 95th percentile nationally. But here's what matters for Texas families: that same salary lands around the 60th percentile statewide, where the teaching market is notably stronger than most of the country. In Austin, where starting teacher salaries have increased significantly in recent years, Saint Edward's is preparing graduates who earn competitively, though not quite at the level of nearby private competitors like Baylor or TCU.

The $26,000 median debt translates to a manageable 0.49 debt-to-earnings ratio—roughly half a year's salary—which is reasonable for an education degree. The slight earnings dip to $51,133 by year four likely reflects Texas teaching salary structures rather than program weakness, though it does mean graduates shouldn't expect significant income growth in their first years.

For families considering teaching programs in Texas, Saint Edward's occupies a solid middle ground: better outcomes than most national programs but not commanding the premium of the state's top-tier options. If your student is committed to teaching in Austin and values the university's smaller class sizes and mission-driven environment, the financials work. Just understand they're paying private school tuition for public school teacher outcomes—competitive ones, but with limited upside.