Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at University of the Incarnate Word

In Texas, subject-specific teaching programs range from under $45,000 to nearly $60,000 in first-year earnings, and based on comparable programs across the state, University of the Incarnate Word's graduates likely land near the middle of that spectrum at around $51,360. That estimate comes from 11 similar programs statewide, as the school's actual graduate outcomes weren't reported due to small sample sizes. With an estimated debt load of $27,000—typical for Texas teacher education programs—the 0.53 debt-to-earnings ratio sits in reasonable territory for this field, though hardly exceptional.

The challenge is uncertainty. When peer programs in Texas show such wide variation—from $45,000 to nearly $59,000—it's difficult to know where Incarnate Word's actual outcomes fall within that range. The school serves a substantial population of Pell recipients (43%) and maintains high accessibility with a 93% admission rate, factors that sometimes correlate with graduate outcomes differing from state medians. Teaching salaries in San Antonio public schools start around $58,000, which could pull graduates above the estimate if most stay local, but private or charter schools might drag that figure down.

For parents, the estimated numbers suggest a manageable debt burden if earnings materialize near expectations, but you're essentially betting on a state average without knowing if this specific program performs above or below it. Request placement rates and starting salary data directly from the education department before committing.