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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods undergraduate certificate or diploma programs in Colorado

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and undergraduate certificate or diploma credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$38,380Median year-4 earnings

$14,375Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Colorado

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

1Community College of AuroraAurora · Debt not reported$43,195 2Montessori Education Center of the RockiesDenver · Debt not reported$39,873 3Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs · Debt not reported$39,433 4Front Range Community CollegeWestminster · $16,150 federal debt$38,380 5Pueblo Community CollegePueblo · $10,750 federal debt$31,443 6Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs · Debt not reported$30,538 7Community College of DenverDenver · $14,375 federal debt$29,581

CAREER CONTEXT IN CO

What related occupations pay in Colorado

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: $66,870
Middle 50% wage range: $42,980–$85,030
State employment: 1,060
Projected growth: +2.5%
Annual openings: 5,300

10th–90th percentile: $32,000–$107,200

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

State median wage: $72,900
Middle 50% wage range: $60,860–$83,790
State employment: 18,310
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $48,970–$101,300

25-2021Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

State median wage: $63,410
Middle 50% wage range: $59,020–$80,160
State employment: 24,860
Projected growth: -0.4%
Annual openings: 87,500

10th–90th percentile: $48,410–$98,950

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

State median wage: $63,760
Middle 50% wage range: $59,760–$79,560
State employment: 13,280
Projected growth: -0.4%
Annual openings: 38,800

10th–90th percentile: $49,580–$99,400

25-2012Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

State median wage: $62,870
Middle 50% wage range: $55,120–$78,850
State employment: 3,260
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 11,900

10th–90th percentile: $47,300–$97,710

25-2011Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

State median wage: $45,500
Middle 50% wage range: $38,200–$63,160
State employment: 5,210
Projected growth: +4.5%
Annual openings: 66,700

10th–90th percentile: $35,820–$84,700

25-3099Teachers and Instructors, All Other

State median wage: $76,380
Middle 50% wage range: $51,340–$96,490
State employment: 1,470
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 15,700

10th–90th percentile: $38,570–$112,710

25-3021Self-Enrichment Teachers

State median wage: $44,710
Middle 50% wage range: $36,430–$56,460
State employment: 9,700
Projected growth: +3.5%
Annual openings: 50,000

10th–90th percentile: $34,190–$75,050

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Colorado; 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	Community College of Aurora	Aurora	$43,195	Not available
2	Montessori Education Center of the Rockies	Denver	$39,873	Not available
3	Colorado Mountain College	Glenwood Springs	$39,433	Not available
4	Front Range Community College	Westminster	$38,380	$16,150
5	Pueblo Community College	Pueblo	$31,443	$10,750
6	Pikes Peak State College	Colorado Springs	$30,538	Not available
7	Community College of Denver	Denver	$29,581	$14,375

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 Colorado

What do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates earn in Colorado?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $38,380 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $14,375 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Colorado colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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