Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at The College of Saint Rose

The College of Saint Rose teacher education program starts graduates at $47,103—well above both the national median ($43,082) and New York's median ($40,790) for similar programs. While it doesn't quite reach the earnings of CUNY Queens or Syracuse, it ranks respectably at the 60th percentile among New York programs and performs even better nationally. The modest $27,000 debt load translates to a manageable 0.57 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe roughly half their starting salary.

The concerning trend here is the earnings decline to $44,568 by year four, though this may reflect teachers who leave the profession rather than typical salary progression for those who stay. With fewer than 30 graduates in the data, these numbers could shift significantly with a larger sample. The real worry for Saint Rose programs now is institutional: the college has announced it will close in 2024, making this analysis largely academic for prospective students.

For parents whose children are already enrolled or recently graduated, the financial outcomes here are solid for teaching careers. The debt burden is reasonable, and starting salaries exceed what most New York teacher prep programs deliver. But anyone considering this program should first verify whether it's even accepting new students given the closure announcement.