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Associate-11% vs national median86 grads tracked

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Ridgewater College

Ranked 85th of 151 associate programs in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,851
middle 50%: $23,044 – $33,582
Median · 5 years out
$38,141
middle 50%: $32,231 – $44,129
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 Ridgewater College's associate program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods earn a median $27,851 one year after graduating, rising to $38,141 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $42,709 for this field, ranking 85th 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
12.3 yrs
≈ $14,499 total interest

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