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Associate-20% vs national median62 grads tracked

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Trinidad State College

Ranked 100th of 151 associate programs in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,044
middle 50%: $20,737 – $34,573
Median · 5 years out
$33,960
middle 50%: $28,227 – $40,170
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Trinidad State College's associate program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods earn a median $27,044 one year after graduating, rising to $33,960 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $42,709 for this field, ranking 100th of 151 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
14.3 yrs
≈ $16,791 total interest

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