Bachelor's-2% vs national median2,494 grads tracked
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at University of Northern Iowa
Ranked 131st of 256 bachelor's programs in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$38,072
middle 50%: $27,467 – $48,343
Median · 5 years out
$54,666
middle 50%: $46,449 – $64,137
Median · 10 years out
$65,833
middle 50%: $54,747 – $77,581
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
The University of Northern Iowa sees Education graduates earning a $38k median in year one. Ten-year earnings are projected at $66k.
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.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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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
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,004 total interest
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