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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$43,082

Est. from national median (348 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from national median (122 programs)

Analysis

Similar education programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $43,000 for this bachelor's degree, which positions Salve Regina's program above the Rhode Island median of $38,500 but still within the typical range for new teachers. The estimated $27,000 in debt aligns closely with what education majors carry nationally, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63—manageable within a single year's salary.

Teaching remains one of the few fields where debt levels are fairly predictable and earnings follow structured salary schedules. Based on comparable programs, you're looking at debt payments that should consume roughly 12-15% of take-home pay initially, assuming standard federal loan terms. That's tight but workable for teachers who prioritize stability over high earnings. Rhode Island's teacher salaries do vary significantly by district, and Salve Regina's location in Newport connects students to both affluent coastal districts and more modest suburban systems.

The uncertainty here matters. Without actual outcomes data, you can't see whether Salve Regina's education department places graduates effectively or whether its network opens doors to better-paying districts. Talk to current students about student teaching placements and job placement support—those operational details will matter more than the estimated figures when it comes to launching a teaching career in Rhode Island's competitive education job market.

Where Salve Regina University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Rhode Island

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Rhode Island (5 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Salve Regina UniversityNewport	$47,930	$43,082*	—	$27,000*	—
Rhode Island CollegeProvidence	$10,986	$44,789*	$47,449	$29,659*	0.66
University of Rhode IslandKingston	$16,408	$32,184*	$48,074	$23,250*	0.72
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 Salve Regina University, approximately 15% 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 national median of 348 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.