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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$46,105

Est. from IN median (14 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$26,000

Est. from IN median (7 programs)

Analysis

Indiana's teacher preparation programs typically land graduates in the mid-$40,000s their first year, and comparable programs suggest Vincennes University follows this pattern. With estimated earnings around $46,000 and debt near $26,000, the numbers align closely with both state and national medians for education majors—hardly surprising in a field known for standardized entry-level salaries.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 falls within reasonable territory for teaching, where job security and predictable advancement often matter more than flashy starting salaries. Similar programs across Indiana show a tight earnings band, with top programs like Franklin College reaching $49,725—only about $3,600 more annually than what Vincennes graduates might expect. That narrow range reflects teaching's structured pay scales, where your district matters more than your diploma.

The practical question is whether your child is committed to teaching itself, not whether this specific bachelor's program offers outsized value. The estimated figures suggest Vincennes tracks with peer institutions at a potentially lower total cost, but teaching's modest starting salary means debt above $26,000 could strain a first-year teacher's budget. If education is the goal, this program appears viable—just ensure the debt stays at or below these estimates, since teaching salaries leave little room for repayment surprises.

Where Vincennes University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (33 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Vincennes UniversityVincennes	$6,886	$46,105*	—	$26,000*	—
Franklin CollegeFranklin	$37,350	$49,725*	—	—*	—
University of IndianapolisIndianapolis	$36,136	$47,783*	$45,310	$27,000*	0.57
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis	$10,449	$47,755*	$46,384	$26,000*	0.54
Bethel UniversityMishawaka	$33,320	$47,387*	$42,276	—*	—
Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso	$46,588	$46,750*	—	$27,000*	0.58
National Median	—	$43,082*	—	$26,221*	0.61

* Estimated from similar programs

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 Vincennes University, approximately 9% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 14 similar programs in IN. Actual outcomes may vary.