Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degree) at Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$44,228

Est. from PA median (14 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from PA median (8 programs)

Analysis

Teacher education programs in Pennsylvania typically produce first-year earnings around $44,000, and Saint Joseph's estimates align closely with this state median—though it's worth noting these figures come from comparable programs since this specific cohort was too small to report. The estimated $27,000 in debt sits right at the state median as well, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.61 that's manageable by education standards.

The challenge becomes clearer when you look at Pennsylvania's range: the strongest teacher education programs in the state report first-year earnings pushing $50,000 or higher, suggesting a $6,000-$7,000 annual earnings gap that could persist throughout a teaching career. Given that teacher salaries often follow rigid district pay scales, where you start matters less than which district hires you—but graduates from higher-performing programs may have advantages in landing positions in better-paying districts or securing specialized roles that command premium salaries.

For families comfortable with Saint Joseph's $27,000 debt load and the school's other offerings, this path remains financially viable—the debt is serviceable on a teacher's salary. However, if teaching is the primary goal, comparing financial aid packages against Pennsylvania programs with stronger track records in teacher placement and earnings would be prudent before committing.

Where Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (55 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia	$51,340	$44,228*	—	$27,000*	—
Elizabethtown CollegeElizabethtown	$36,842	$50,918*	—	$27,000*	0.53
Messiah UniversityMechanicsburg	$40,640	$50,825*	$45,300	$27,000*	0.53
Lebanon Valley CollegeAnnville	$50,320	$49,263*	$45,333	$27,000*	0.55
York College of PennsylvaniaYork	$24,606	$48,624*	—	$27,000*	0.56
Moravian UniversityBethlehem	$52,000	$46,600*	—	$27,000*	0.58
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 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia, approximately 18% 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 14 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.