Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degree) at York College of Pennsylvania

Median Earnings (1yr)

$48,624

90th percentile

60th percentile in Pennsylvania

Median Debt

$27,000

3% above national median

Analysis

York College graduates teaching-track students into better-than-average starting positions, but parents should understand they're paying premium debt for middle-tier results within Pennsylvania. At $48,624 first-year earnings, graduates outpace the national median by $5,500—impressive until you see that five other Pennsylvania schools place their teachers higher, with top programs like Elizabethtown and Messiah reaching beyond $50,000. The 60th state percentile means this program sits squarely in the middle of PA's competitive teacher education landscape.

The financial picture is tight but manageable. With $27,000 in debt (matching both state and national medians), graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56—meaning about seven months of gross salary to cover what they owe. That's reasonable for teaching, a profession where passion often matters as much as paychecks. The moderate sample size suggests consistent outcomes across several graduating classes.

For families choosing York College, you're getting solid preparation and access to Pennsylvania's teaching market at a fair price point. The 94% admission rate and modest SAT scores indicate accessibility, while outcomes show the college delivers on its promise. If your child is committed to teaching and York feels like the right fit, the numbers work—just recognize you're not getting the earnings premium that justifies significantly higher debt at nearby competitors.

Where York College of Pennsylvania Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How York College of Pennsylvania graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (55 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
York College of PennsylvaniaYork	$24,606	$48,624	—	$27,000	0.56
Elizabethtown CollegeElizabethtown	$36,842	$50,918	—	$27,000	0.53
Messiah UniversityMechanicsburg	$40,640	$50,825	$45,300	$27,000	0.53
Lebanon Valley CollegeAnnville	$50,320	$49,263	$45,333	$27,000	0.55
Moravian UniversityBethlehem	$52,000	$46,600	—	$27,000	0.58
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia	$22,082	$46,019	$49,173	$26,000	0.56
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 York College of Pennsylvania, approximately 25% 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 32 graduates with reported earnings and 35 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.