Associate's Degree
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina · See Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods nationally
Poor return
$-35,849 over 10 years
For graduates of Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Western Carolina University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's | $44,949 | $23,900 | -101% | Poor return |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | Associate's | $69,456 | — | +2,644% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $72,805 | $13,920 | +2,418% | Strong return |
| 3 | Turtle Mountain College Belcourt, ND | Associate's | $58,926 | — | +1,931% | Strong return |
| 4 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | Associate's | $69,522 | $11,000 | +1,878% | Strong return |
| 5 | CUNY City College New York, NY | Associate's | $64,326 | $9,558 | +1,651% | Strong return |
| 6 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | Associate's | $57,631 | — | +1,637% | Strong return |
| 7 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $61,345 | $10,315 | +1,540% | Strong return |
| 8 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $72,209 | $20,340 | +1,365% | Strong return |
| 9 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | Associate's | $69,650 | $17,862 | +748% | Strong return |
| 10 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $70,522 | — | +604% | Strong return |
Other majors at Western Carolina University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate's | $93,802 | $27,000 | +1,238% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Certificate | $120,469 | $36,847 | +1,032% | Strong return |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate's | $85,272 | $26,000 | +1,015% | Strong return |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Associate's | $77,089 | $22,300 | +823% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $72,955 | $17,500 | +747% | Strong return |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $77,275 | $69,085 | +523% | Strong return |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate's | $66,644 | $25,250 | +504% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $81,402 | $28,117 | +473% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.