Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Seton Hill University

Seton Hill's teaching program shows some of the weakest early earnings outcomes in Pennsylvania—ranking in just the 10th percentile statewide and 5th percentile nationally. That first-year salary of $27,056 trails Pennsylvania's median for teaching programs by nearly $16,000, a substantial gap when you're carrying $27,000 in student debt.

The 46% earnings growth to $39,607 by year four offers some relief, but even that improved salary lags behind what many Pennsylvania teaching programs deliver right out of the gate. Compare this to nearby schools like Messiah or Temple, where graduates start around $48-50K annually. With fewer than 30 graduates in the sample, these numbers might not tell the full story, but the pattern is concerning enough to warrant scrutiny. Seton Hill serves a significant population of Pell-eligible students (30%), so these earnings outcomes could hit particularly hard for families with limited financial cushion.

For a family considering this program: investigate why these outcomes trail so far behind state norms. It could be geographic placement, district partnerships, or certification areas that lead to lower-paying positions. Before committing, compare job placement data directly with other Pennsylvania teaching programs and consider whether the $27,000 debt load makes sense given the earning trajectory you're likely to face.