Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at The University of Findlay

The University of Findlay's teacher education program comes with a significant caveat: we're looking at data from fewer than 30 graduates, which means these numbers could shift dramatically with a larger sample. That said, what we see here is concerning. First-year earnings of $33,154 trail both the Ohio median ($35,926) and national median ($41,809) by substantial margins—this program lands in just the 5th percentile nationally. While it performs closer to the middle among Ohio programs (40th percentile), graduates still earn roughly $7,000 less annually than peers from Ohio Dominican or Capital University in those crucial early career years.

The debt picture offers a silver lining: at $23,125, graduates carry about $3,000 less debt than typical Ohio teaching graduates. The 0.70 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, and earnings do grow 13% by year four. However, even with that growth trajectory, graduates reach just $37,550—still below what peers at mid-tier Ohio programs earn right out of the gate. For a profession already known for modest starting salaries, beginning nearly $9,000 behind the national median creates a long-term financial disadvantage.

Given the small sample size, these numbers might not reflect the full picture. But if you're comparing Ohio teaching programs, at least five institutions show meaningfully stronger early-career outcomes. Unless Findlay offers something uniquely valuable for your situation, the data suggests looking at programs where graduates demonstrate more competitive starting salaries.