Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Purdue University
Ranked 1st of 24 associate programs in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Purdue University's associate program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas earn a median $55,464 one year after graduating, rising to $92,587 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 107% above the national median of $41,754 for this field, ranking 1st of 24 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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