International and Comparative Education at Teachers College at Columbia University
Master's Degree
tc.columbia.eduEarnings Distribution
How Teachers College at Columbia University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers College at Columbia University | $66,758 | $75,560 | +13% |
| American University | $65,008 | $80,425 | +24% |
| George Washington University | $59,211 | $66,996 | +13% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Teachers College at Columbia UniversityNew York | — | $66,758 | $75,560 | — | — |
 American UniversityWashington | $56,543 | $65,008 | $80,425 | — | — |
 George Washington UniversityWashington | $64,990 | $59,211 | $66,996 | — | — |
 Loyola University ChicagoChicago | $51,716 | $56,373 | — | — | — |
 SIT Graduate InstituteBrattleboro | — | $49,200 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $59,211 | — | — | — |
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). 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.