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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods non-credential program (preparatory coursework/teacher certification) at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · 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.

$22,638 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
$309,400 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff
Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data
College-wide context only
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

Follow earnings over time and inspect the cohort behind each federal measure.

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Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableYear-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
Not availableBorrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
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

$80,440 vs. $47,382

$33,058 above the national bachelor’s median in the same field.

Comparison basis701 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$19,151

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$80,440

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$19,151Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$34,705Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE73.3%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE68.8%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
$80,440Year 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$6,703
Estimated loan paymentNot available
Not availableborrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$80,440 vs. $57,802

$22,638 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$83,710 median wageLA estimate · 460 jobs · 25-1081$59,780–$106,290 middle 50% of LA wages+2.5% projected U.S. growth · 5,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,850 median wageLA estimate · 15,210 jobs · 25-2031$49,390–$62,580 middle 50% of LA wages-0.2% projected U.S. growth · 63,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeElementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,770 median wageLA estimate · 22,060 jobs · 25-2021$49,110–$61,850 middle 50% of LA wages-0.4% projected U.S. growth · 87,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMiddle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,760 median wageLA estimate · 5,560 jobs · 25-2022$48,790–$62,310 middle 50% of LA wages-0.4% projected U.S. growth · 38,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeKindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53,130 median wageLA estimate · 3,730 jobs · 25-2012$50,670–$59,270 middle 50% of LA wages-0.3% projected U.S. growth · 11,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreePreschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,020 median wageLA estimate · 3,570 jobs · 25-2011$29,680–$50,250 middle 50% of LA wages+4.5% projected U.S. growth · 66,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeTeachers and Instructors, All Other$59,460 median wageLA estimate · 1,960 jobs · 25-3099$44,310–$67,900 middle 50% of LA wages-0.2% projected U.S. growth · 15,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSelf-Enrichment Teachers$37,760 median wageLA estimate · 3,030 jobs · 25-3021$29,790–$62,560 middle 50% of LA wages+3.5% projected U.S. growth · 50,000 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentPostsecondary Teachers, All Other$78,810 median wageLA estimate · 6,870 jobs · 25-1199$61,390–$106,410 middle 50% of LA wages+2.0% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeAdult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$66,870 median wageLA estimate · 100 jobs · 25-3011$46,070–$77,570 middle 50% of LA wages-13.9% projected U.S. growth · 3,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeTraining and Development Specialists$58,070 median wageLA estimate · 3,030 jobs · 13-1151$48,000–$77,160 middle 50% of LA wages+10.8% projected U.S. growth · 46,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeNO MATCHNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 99-9999
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.

Seaside, CA

California State University, Monterey Bay

$5,488 lower annual net price

Earnings
$79,241
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$13,663
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Chico, CA

California State University, Chico

$4,671 lower annual net price

Earnings
$64,943
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$14,480
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Denton, TX

University of North Texas

$3,502 lower annual net price

Earnings
$54,617
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$15,649
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Albuquerque, NM

Central New Mexico Community College

$14,530 lower annual net price

Earnings
$51,497
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$4,621
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June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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