Est. Earnings (1yr)
$38,660
Est. from national median (66 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$23,250
Est. from NY median (3 programs)

Analysis

In New York's competitive education market, comparable Bachelor's programs typically produce first-year earnings around $37,000-$39,000, with Touro's peer institutions suggesting starting salaries near $38,660. That's roughly in line with what Empire State University graduates report, though the lack of program-specific data here means families are working with broader estimates rather than this school's actual track record.

The estimated $23,250 in debt—derived from similar New York programs—creates a manageable 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would owe about seven months of their first-year salary. For teaching careers, where salaries typically grow steadily through experience and credential advancement, this debt load is workable but not generous. The real question is whether Touro's specific program—with its selective admissions (SAT averaging 1365) and relatively affluent student body—delivers outcomes that justify choosing it over SUNY alternatives that cost significantly less.

Without reported outcomes for Touro's education graduates specifically, you're essentially betting on the school's overall quality translating into teaching success. If your child is planning to teach in New York public schools, the salary schedules are standardized regardless of where they earned their degree, making the lower-cost public university route financially smarter unless Touro offers compelling non-salary advantages like network access or specialized training.

Where Touro University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all education bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Education bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (18 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Touro UniversityNew York$21,810$38,660*—$23,250*—
Empire State UniversitySaratoga Springs$7,630$39,046*$45,140$21,422*0.55
SUNY BrockportBrockport$8,678$35,267*$46,883$26,000*0.74
National Median—$38,660*—$26,522*0.69
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with education graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

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 Touro University, approximately 32% 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 national median of 66 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.