U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study; 44 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 83% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $46,010. College Scorecard.
Brenau University Education (Elementary / Secondary): pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Education (Elementary / Secondary) nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Brenau University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,481 | $83,573 | 6.6 years |
| $30–48k | $17,379 | $74,556 | 5.9 years |
| $48–75k | $18,420 | $79,022 | 6.3 years |
| $75–110k | $18,279 | $78,417 | 6.2 years |
| $110k+ | $20,426 | $87,628 | 6.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (28% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates 4 years after graduating ($46,138) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,622 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Education (Elementary / Secondary) at Georgia colleges
Every Georgia college we cover that reports Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Point Universitybachelor's & associate | $55,626 | — | $25,335 | 34% |
| 2 | Georgia State University | $54,899 | $26,750 | $15,931 | 53% |
| 3 | Georgia College & State University | $52,509 | $26,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| 4 | University of Georgia | $52,240 | $18,229 | $13,936 | 90% |
| 5 | Albany State University | $51,782 | $31,000 | $11,898 | 31% |
| 6 | Mercer University | $51,513 | $47,750 | $23,847 | 70% |
| 7 | Georgia Gwinnett College | $51,472 | $21,590 | $15,844 | 21% |
| 8 | Kennesaw State University | $51,386 | $27,000 | $15,048 | 52% |
| 9 | Middle Georgia State University | $51,369 | $23,125 | $12,361 | 25% |
| 10 | Berry College | $50,413 | $25,750 | $22,320 | 69% |
| 11 | Spelman Collegebachelor's & associate | $50,364 | $27,000 | $38,967 | 78% |
| 12 | University of North Georgia | $50,102 | $19,500 | $9,823 | 37% |
| 13 | Shorter University | $49,864 | $26,568 | $16,646 | 38% |
| 14 | University of West Georgia | $49,499 | $25,217 | $12,786 | 43% |
| 15 | College of Coastal Georgia | $49,491 | $17,125 | $15,261 | 26% |
| 16 | Georgia Southwestern State University | $48,001 | $26,431 | $12,019 | 41% |
| 17 | Augusta University | $47,226 | $29,579 | $13,787 | 49% |
| 18 | Georgia Southern University | $47,109 | $26,750 | $15,267 | 55% |
| 19 | Columbus State University | $46,723 | $30,977 | $13,115 | 42% |
| 20 | Gordon State Collegebachelor's & associate | $46,514 | $23,073 | $8,105 | 20% |
| 21 | Valdosta State University | $46,155 | $26,750 | $10,945 | 42% |
| 22 | Brenau University | $46,138 | $38,250 | $18,924 | 33% |
| 23 | Piedmont University | $45,643 | $30,026 | $20,599 | 47% |
| 24 | Dalton State College | $45,604 | $18,400 | $5,012 | 25% |
| 25 | Covenant College | $43,077 | — | $26,265 | 71% |
15 more Georgia colleges offer Education (Elementary / Secondary) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates
Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Training and Development Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Brenau University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Brenau University
- Acceptance rate: 88% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 33% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,003
- Full cost breakdown · all 26 majors · overview
Related majors at Brenau University
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Special Education—
Brenau University Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do Brenau University Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Brenau University earn a median $46,138 four years after graduating and $40,980 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do Brenau University Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Brenau University is $38,250, about 83% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Brenau University a good school for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Georgia?
On pay, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Brenau University earn $46,138 four years out, $3,726 below the median for the same major across 25 Georgia colleges ($49,864) and $1,685 below the U.S. median ($47,823). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Brenau University rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Georgia?
Of 25 Georgia colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, Brenau University ranks 22nd; among the 22 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 19th. The highest is Point University at $55,626.
What jobs do Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teacher, with a median wage of $64,780 in the Gainesville, GA area and $63,970 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and training and development specialists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Brenau University Education (Elementary / Secondary): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/brenau-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary (College Scorecard and BLS data).