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

University of Dayton's teaching program lands in an interesting middle ground: it trails the national median by about $3,300 annually but actually outperforms most Ohio programs, ranking at the 60th percentile statewide. For families prioritizing in-state options, this matters—graduates here earn roughly $8,000 more in their fourth year than the typical Ohio teaching graduate, though they still lag behind top performers like Ohio Dominican and Capital University by about $10,000 annually.

The $25,483 in median debt translates to manageable monthly payments for a teacher's salary, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66 that's better than many education programs nationwide. More encouraging is the 14% earnings growth to $44,038 by year four, suggesting these graduates secure stable positions with regular raises. The university's 16% Pell Grant population and 1313 average SAT indicate a student body that likely includes future teachers from diverse backgrounds, which can be valuable in education careers.

The tradeoff is straightforward: you're paying for a selective private university experience (62% admission rate, solid academics) while accepting below-average national earnings typical of Ohio's teaching market. If your child plans to teach in Ohio anyway, this program delivers competitive outcomes without excessive debt. Families expecting teaching salaries to match the university's tuition investment should look at the numbers carefully.