Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at St. Joseph's University-New York

St. Joseph's University-New York's teaching program sits right at the median for New York State earnings but falls about 12% below the national average—a gap that matters when starting salaries for teachers are already modest. At $40,790, graduates earn less than peers from top CUNY campuses, which produce teachers earning $49,000-$59,000 annually while charging lower tuition to in-state students.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $26,944, it's slightly below national norms and translates to a 0.66 debt-to-earnings ratio. That's manageable for teaching, where loan forgiveness programs can help over time. However, the moderate sample size suggests this could be a smaller program, and first-year earnings for teachers don't tell the full story since certification and district placement heavily influence starting pay.

For Brooklyn families, this creates a dilemma. Your child gets a supportive, accessible program (71% admission rate) but without the geographic flexibility or earning outcomes that CUNY campuses provide at lower cost. If your student is committed to teaching specifically in Catholic or private schools—where St. Joseph's connections may matter—the investment makes sense. For public school teaching in New York, though, exploring CUNY options first could deliver better financial returns while keeping debt even lower.