Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Richland College
Ranked 2nd of 151 associate programs in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Richland College's associate program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods earn a median $31,317 one year after graduating, rising to $65,122 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 52% above the national median of $42,709 for this field, ranking 2nd 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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