Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College

For parents considering a teaching degree from a small faith-based college, the estimated debt-to-earnings picture here—$25,761 in loans against projected first-year earnings around $41,645—sits right at the state median for North Carolina education programs. The 0.62 debt ratio suggests manageable repayment, though it's worth noting these figures come from comparable programs across the state rather than tracked outcomes from Southeastern Free Will Baptist itself.

North Carolina teacher preparation programs show a fairly compressed earnings range. While top-performing institutions like NC A&T and Elon see graduates starting near $47,000-$49,000, the typical education major in the state begins around $41,600—exactly where peer programs to this one trend. The estimated debt here aligns closely with both state and national medians for teaching credentials, suggesting the college isn't loading students with disproportionate loans relative to other education programs.

The practical calculation: monthly loan payments would likely run $250-300 on standard repayment, which is tight but feasible on a beginning teacher's salary in North Carolina. The challenge is that teaching salaries grow slowly, and there's little room in the budget for surprises. If your child is committed to teaching and values the specific faith-based environment here, the financial framework appears workable. If they're uncertain about the classroom, consider that the degree's flexibility outside education is limited, and you're making this investment based on estimated rather than verified outcomes.