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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas non-credential program (preparatory coursework/teacher certification) at California State University, Chico

Chico, CA · Public

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are notably above similar programs.

$10,085 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
Not available
Highest price with a positive payoff
$199,320 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff
Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data
College-wide context only
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
GRADUATE-DEGREE BASELINE

$69,432 vs. $51,389

$18,043 above the national bachelor’s median in the same field.

Comparison basis356 bachelor’s program records

This is a cross-cohort benchmark, not the salary increase caused by earning this graduate credential. Your current earnings remain the correct baseline for personal ROI.

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$14,480

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWINGNot available

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$69,432

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENTNot available

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$14,480Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$26,283Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE92.7%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE62.8%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

Not availableYear 1
$69,432Year 4
Not availableYear 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

Repayment pressure is not available

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$5,786
Estimated loan paymentNot available
Not availableborrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$69,432 vs. $59,347

$10,085 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$111,850 median wageCA estimate · 3,100 jobs · 25-1081$79,040–$132,730 middle 50% of CA wages+2.5% projected U.S. growth · 5,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,370 median wageCA estimate · 99,230 jobs · 25-2031$79,710–$125,920 middle 50% of CA wages-0.2% projected U.S. growth · 63,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMiddle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,950 median wageCA estimate · 37,300 jobs · 25-2022$76,270–$111,610 middle 50% of CA wages-0.4% projected U.S. growth · 38,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,620 median wageCA estimate · 3,260 jobs · 25-2032$64,330–$102,510 middle 50% of CA wages-0.4% projected U.S. growth · 6,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$65,030 median wageU.S. estimate · 16,870 jobs · 25-2023-0.5% projected U.S. growth · 1,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$76,630 median wageCA estimate · 11,040 jobs · 25-1194$52,110–$116,450 middle 50% of CA wages-0.3% projected U.S. growth · 8,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeForeign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$99,860 median wageCA estimate · 2,170 jobs · 25-1124$64,680–$166,400 middle 50% of CA wages+0.2% projected U.S. growth · 1,600 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeArt, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$99,410 median wageCA estimate · 9,820 jobs · 25-1121$74,960–$143,070 middle 50% of CA wages+2.2% projected U.S. growth · 8,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreePhysics Teachers, Postsecondary$139,420 median wageCA estimate · 1,130 jobs · 25-1054$105,810–$213,730 middle 50% of CA wages+2.4% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeAtmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$133,230 median wageCA estimate · 1,410 jobs · 25-1051$99,270–$202,470 middle 50% of CA wages+2.4% projected U.S. growth · 800 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeChemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$132,960 median wageCA estimate · 1,650 jobs · 25-1052$102,980–$188,810 middle 50% of CA wages+2.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeBiological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$129,150 median wageCA estimate · 3,610 jobs · 25-1042$99,550–$177,180 middle 50% of CA wages+7.3% projected U.S. growth · 4,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Turlock, CA

California State University, Stanislaus

$6,469 higher earnings · $8,413 lower annual net price

Earnings
$75,901
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$6,067
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San Diego, CA

Alliant International University-San Diego

$10,999 higher earnings

Earnings
$80,431
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
Not available
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Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University

$1,932 lower annual net price

Earnings
$59,093
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$12,548
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DATA QUALITY

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June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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