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

Median Earnings (1yr)

$45,327

68th percentile

60th percentile in Idaho

Median Debt

$29,000

11% above national median

Analysis

University of Idaho's teaching program comes with a debt burden slightly above the state median, but the earnings easily justify it. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64, graduates manage their loans comfortably compared to most education programs nationally. That $29,000 in debt ranks in just the 9th percentile nationally—meaning 91% of similar programs leave students with more debt.

The $45,327 starting salary places graduates in the 68th percentile nationally and 60th percentile among Idaho programs, outearning peers at BYU-Idaho and Boise State. For families concerned about keeping costs down while staying in-state, this represents solid value. The modest earnings growth to $46,406 after four years is typical for teaching positions, which have structured salary schedules rather than merit-based increases.

The practical reality: Your child will likely earn a stable, middle-class income with manageable debt payments. If they're committed to teaching—particularly in Idaho where these earnings go further—this program delivers what it promises without the financial strain many education graduates face elsewhere.

Where University of Idaho Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How University of Idaho graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
University of Idaho	$45,327	$46,406	+2%
New York University	$44,500	$66,914	+50%
Idaho State University	$35,629	$44,780	+26%
Boise State University	$41,141	$43,615	+6%
Brigham Young University-Idaho	$42,094	$43,390	+3%

Compare to Similar Programs in Idaho

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Idaho (7 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
University of IdahoMoscow	$8,816	$45,327	$46,406	$29,000	0.64
Brigham Young University-IdahoRexburg	$4,656	$42,094	$43,390	$13,680	0.32
Boise State UniversityBoise	$8,782	$41,141	$43,615	$27,880	0.68
Idaho State UniversityPocatello	$8,356	$35,629	$44,780	$23,199	0.65
National Median	—	$43,082	—	$26,221	0.61

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 University of Idaho, approximately 23% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 30 graduates with reported earnings and 40 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.