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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods associate's degree programs in Arizona

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$41,934Median year-4 earnings

$27,875Median federal debt

1Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Arizona

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Arizona Western CollegeYuma · Debt not reported$48,250 2Eastern Arizona CollegeThatcher · Debt not reported$44,015 3Cochise County Community College DistrictSierra Vista · Debt not reported$41,934 4Pima Community CollegeTucson · Debt not reported$39,247 5The University of Arizona Global CampusChandler · $27,875 federal debt$36,261

CAREER CONTEXT IN AZ

What related occupations pay in Arizona

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $78,520
Middle 50% wage range: $64,500–$104,910
State employment: 1,590
Projected growth: +2.5%
Annual openings: 5,300

10th–90th percentile: $49,730–$135,140

25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

State median wage: $58,360
Middle 50% wage range: $49,670–$64,890
State employment: 21,190
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $46,240–$93,530

25-2021Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

State median wage: $56,590
Middle 50% wage range: $47,900–$63,440
State employment: 24,240
Projected growth: -0.4%
Annual openings: 87,500

10th–90th percentile: $43,370–$79,470

25-2022Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

State median wage: $59,710
Middle 50% wage range: $49,940–$65,990
State employment: 9,020
Projected growth: -0.4%
Annual openings: 38,800

10th–90th percentile: $46,940–$81,420

25-2012Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

State median wage: $52,830
Middle 50% wage range: $49,190–$62,620
State employment: 3,020
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 11,900

10th–90th percentile: $45,850–$76,760

25-2011Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

State median wage: $36,300
Middle 50% wage range: $35,180–$38,150
State employment: 9,400
Projected growth: +4.5%
Annual openings: 66,700

10th–90th percentile: $31,760–$47,790

25-3099Teachers and Instructors, All Other

State median wage: $55,270
Middle 50% wage range: $42,880–$88,610
State employment: 990
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 15,700

10th–90th percentile: $36,730–$108,350

25-3021Self-Enrichment Teachers

State median wage: $44,110
Middle 50% wage range: $37,230–$56,510
State employment: 2,330
Projected growth: +3.5%
Annual openings: 50,000

10th–90th percentile: $34,830–$68,390

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Arizona; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Arizona Western College	Yuma	$48,250	Not available
2	Eastern Arizona College	Thatcher	$44,015	Not available
3	Cochise County Community College District	Sierra Vista	$41,934	Not available
4	Pima Community College	Tucson	$39,247	Not available
5	The University of Arizona Global Campus	Chandler	$36,261	$27,875

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods in Arizona

What do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods associate's degree graduates earn in Arizona?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $41,934 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $27,875 among the 1 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Arizona colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Arizona Western College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.