<p>No. The debt is not worth it in this case. You will not get paid more based on where you went to school. Teacher salary is based solely on your level of certification and your years of experience. I started my teaching career without being saddled with debt and it has allowed me to live fine. I'm not wealthy by any means, but I am able to easily support myself. This may not have been the case if I had had a lot of debt to pay off.</p>