Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degree) at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Median Earnings (1yr)

$43,242

51st percentile

40th percentile in Wisconsin

Median Debt

$25,225

4% below national median

Analysis

UW-Eau Claire's teacher education program sits in the middle of the pack nationally but trails most Wisconsin competitors. At $43,242 in first-year earnings, graduates earn slightly above the national median but about $600 below the state median—ranking in just the 40th percentile among Wisconsin programs. That gap widens when you look at top state programs: UW-Stout and UW-Platteville graduates earn $3,000-$4,000 more right out of the gate, and even UW-La Crosse edges ahead by about $1,000.

The debt picture offers some relief. At $25,225, graduates carry less debt than both state and national medians, though the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.58 still means borrowers face roughly seven months of gross income in loans—manageable for teaching but not exceptional. For a profession known for modest starting salaries, keeping debt below $26,000 matters.

The critical caveat here is sample size: fewer than 30 graduates means one or two outliers could skew these numbers significantly. If your child is set on teaching in Wisconsin and considering UW-Eau Claire for its campus or location, the program won't burden them with excessive debt. But if maximizing starting salary matters—and in teaching, every dollar counts—the stronger UW System programs at Stout, Platteville, or La Crosse deliver notably better outcomes with similar debt levels.

Where University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (28 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire	$9,277	$43,242	—	$25,225	0.58
University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie	$10,142	$47,230	$46,689	$24,500	0.52
University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville	$8,315	$46,069	$44,287	$27,000	0.59
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee	$48,700	$45,974	—	$27,000	0.59
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison	$11,205	$45,966	$42,682	$27,000	0.59
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse	$9,651	$44,281	$44,538	$29,000	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 Wisconsin-Eau Claire, approximately 19% 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 25 graduates with reported earnings and 24 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.