Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degree) at Trine University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$46,105

Est. from IN median (14 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from IN median (5 programs)

Analysis

Indiana's teaching programs cluster tightly around $46,000-$48,000 in first-year earnings, and Trine's estimated figures place it squarely in this range. Similar programs in Indiana suggest starting salaries near $46,000 with debt loads around $27,000—producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 that's manageable by education standards. This aligns with the national picture for subject-specific teacher preparation programs, where graduates typically earn slightly above $43,000 nationally.

The financial math works here because teaching offers predictable, if modest, salary growth and strong loan forgiveness options. A debt load under $30,000 becomes more sustainable when federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness can eliminate remaining balances after ten years of qualifying payments. Based on comparable Indiana programs, you're looking at monthly loan payments that consume roughly 10-12% of take-home pay initially—tight but workable on a teacher's salary schedule.

The real question is location: Indiana teacher salaries vary significantly by district, and your child's ability to land a position in a higher-paying suburban district versus a rural one could shift their financial reality substantially. Given that Trine's low Pell grant percentage suggests wealthier students who may have family connections to stronger school districts, ask about job placement specifics and alumni networks in your target regions.

Where Trine University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (33 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Trine UniversityAngola	$35,600	$46,105*	—	$27,000*	—
Franklin CollegeFranklin	$37,350	$49,725*	—	—*	—
University of IndianapolisIndianapolis	$36,136	$47,783*	$45,310	$27,000*	0.57
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis	$10,449	$47,755*	$46,384	$26,000*	0.54
Bethel UniversityMishawaka	$33,320	$47,387*	$42,276	—*	—
Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso	$46,588	$46,750*	—	$27,000*	0.58
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 Trine University, approximately 16% 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 14 similar programs in IN. Actual outcomes may vary.