Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degree) at The College of Idaho

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$41,618

Est. from ID median (4 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from national median (122 programs)

Analysis

Based on similar teacher preparation programs in Idaho, this bachelor's degree appears positioned near the middle of the state's range—between Idaho State's $35,629 and University of Idaho's $45,327—with estimated first-year earnings around $41,618. The $27,000 in projected debt sits close to typical borrowing levels for education majors nationally, producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.65 that's manageable in a profession known for steady, if modest, pay.

The reality for teaching careers is that compensation grows predictably over time through scheduled salary increases and additional education credits. What peer programs in Idaho suggest is a starting point that covers the debt burden—monthly payments would run roughly 15% of gross income—while benefits packages in education (health insurance, retirement contributions, summers off) add value beyond the salary figure. Teacher shortages in Idaho may also create hiring advantages and potential loan forgiveness opportunities that aren't reflected in these numbers.

For a family comfortable with the inherent uncertainty of estimated data, this program offers a path into a stable profession at a selective liberal arts college. The key question is whether your child values the smaller campus environment and broader educational experience enough to potentially justify costs similar to larger state universities that might provide more extensive placement networks and specialized teaching resources.

Where The College of Idaho Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Idaho

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Idaho (7 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
The College of IdahoCaldwell	$36,030	$41,618*	—	$27,000*	—
University of IdahoMoscow	$8,816	$45,327*	$46,406	$29,000*	0.64
Brigham Young University-IdahoRexburg	$4,656	$42,094*	$43,390	$13,680*	0.32
Boise State UniversityBoise	$8,782	$41,141*	$43,615	$27,880*	0.68
Idaho State UniversityPocatello	$8,356	$35,629*	$44,780	$23,199*	0.65
National Median	—	$43,082*	—	$26,221*	0.61

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas graduates

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

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). At The College of Idaho, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in ID. Actual outcomes may vary.