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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$44,794

Est. from IA median (8 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from IA median (5 programs)

Analysis

Similar teacher education programs across Iowa suggest first-year earnings around $44,800 against estimated debt of $27,000—numbers that align closely with national benchmarks and produce a manageable 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio. For a field like teaching with standardized salary schedules, this consistency makes sense: Iowa teachers earn what Iowa teachers earn, regardless of which college prepared them.

What makes this picture more complex is that William Penn serves a significant population of students from lower-income backgrounds (46% receive Pell grants), yet the estimated debt level sits right at the state median. For families watching every dollar, it's worth knowing that Iowa's flagship university and several private colleges show comparable or slightly higher earnings outcomes based on actual reported data. The salary ceiling in teaching means spending more doesn't necessarily translate to earning more—a $47,000 starting salary at Iowa State versus an estimated $44,800 here is a $2,200 difference against potentially similar debt loads.

The practical takeaway: if your child is committed to teaching in Iowa and comfortable at a smaller campus, these estimated figures suggest the program shouldn't create unmanageable debt. But seek out the school's actual placement rates and talk to recent graduates about their job searches—those details matter more in education than at many other schools, since starting salaries are largely predetermined by district contracts rather than individual negotiation.

Where William Penn University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (23 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
William Penn UniversityOskaloosa	$28,750	$44,794*	—	$27,000*	—
Iowa State UniversityAmes	$10,497	$47,559*	$47,774	$19,000*	0.40
Wartburg CollegeWaverly	$51,040	$45,677*	$48,082	$27,000*	0.59
Morningside UniversitySioux City	$38,190	$45,552*	$43,702	$28,000*	0.61
Simpson CollegeIndianola	$46,212	$44,872*	$42,666	$27,000*	0.60
University of IowaIowa City	$10,964	$44,715*	$46,195	$25,000*	0.56
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 William Penn University, approximately 46% 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 8 similar programs in IA. Actual outcomes may vary.