U.S. median for this major: $51,003.
College Scorecard field of study; 36 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 38% 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 $28,816. College Scorecard.
CWU Education (Subject Teaching): 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 (Subject Teaching) nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses CWU'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 | $11,846 | $52,478 | 2.5 years |
| $30–48k | $13,942 | $61,763 | 2.9 years |
| $48–75k | $16,022 | $70,977 | 3.3 years |
| $75–110k | $21,682 | $96,051 | 4.5 years |
| $110k+ | $26,719 | $118,365 | 5.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (32% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Education (Subject Teaching) graduates 4 years after graduating ($61,604) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $21,385 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 (Subject Teaching) at Washington colleges
Every Washington college we cover that reports Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Washington University | $63,072 | $26,000 | $21,193 | 65% |
| 2 | Washington State University | $62,126 | — | $14,971 | 61% |
| 3 | Central Washington University | $61,604 | $23,377 | $18,476 | 54% |
| 4 | Eastern Washington University | $57,915 | $23,009 | $13,886 | 43% |
11 more Washington colleges offer Education (Subject Teaching) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates
High school teacher
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Coaches and Scouts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.1% 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 CWU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About CWU
- Acceptance rate: 91% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 54% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,580
- Full cost breakdown · all 113 majors · overview
Related majors at CWU
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$59,659
- Special Education—
- Education—
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education—
CWU Education (Subject Teaching) questions
How much do CWU Education (Subject Teaching) graduates earn?
Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Central Washington University earn a median $61,604 four years after graduating and $49,177 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates across 343 colleges is $51,003.
How much debt do CWU Education (Subject Teaching) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Central Washington University is $23,377, about 38% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is CWU a good school for Education (Subject Teaching) in Washington?
On pay, Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Central Washington University earn $61,604 four years out, $261 below the median for the same major across 4 Washington colleges ($61,865) and $10,601 above the U.S. median ($51,003). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does CWU rank for Education (Subject Teaching) in Washington?
Of 4 Washington colleges reporting Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, Central Washington University ranks 3rd. The highest is Western Washington University at $63,072.
What jobs do Education (Subject Teaching) graduates get?
A common career is high school teacher, with a median wage of $102,670 in Washington and $72,040 nationally. Others include elementary school teachers, except special education and coaches and scouts.
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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: “Central Washington University Education (Subject Teaching): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-washington-university/majors/education-subject-teaching (College Scorecard and BLS data).