Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,443
53rd percentile (60th in KY)
Sample Size
81
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Louisville graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Louisville graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 53th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Louisville$53,443$48,269
Bellarmine University$52,664$46,329
Morehead State University$49,684$44,921
Western Kentucky University$45,211$44,217
Murray State University$44,467$46,644
Northern Kentucky University$44,388$47,125
National Median$52,903

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Kentucky

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Bellarmine University
Louisville
$47,180$52,664
Morehead State University
Morehead
$9,838$49,684
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$11,436$45,211
Murray State University
Murray
$9,708$44,467
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$10,896$44,388

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 Louisville, approximately 29% 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.