Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Southeastern University

Southeastern's teaching program graduates are earning nearly $5,000 more than the national median for this field, placing them in the 86th percentile nationwide—an impressive outcome for a relatively accessible institution with a 74% acceptance rate. The first-year earnings of $47,966 compete closely with Florida's median and approach what graduates from Florida State and USF are making, suggesting the program punches above its weight.

The debt load of $26,000 sits right at the national average but runs about $3,500 higher than Florida's typical teaching graduate carries. Still, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54, these graduates should be able to manage their loans on a teacher's salary without serious strain. This is particularly relevant given that teaching is one of the steadier career paths for recent graduates, even if it doesn't offer explosive salary growth.

The small sample size here is worth noting—with fewer than 30 recent graduates in the dataset, one or two outlier salaries could shift these numbers significantly. That said, if you're comparing Florida teaching programs and looking for solid outcomes at a less selective school, Southeastern appears to prepare its graduates well. They're entering the workforce at competitive salaries, and the debt burden, while not the lowest in the state, remains manageable for the profession.