U.S. median for this major: $51,003.
College Scorecard field of study; 29 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 54% 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 $29,866. College Scorecard.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania'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 | $15,957 | $68,136 | 4.9 years |
| $30–48k | $16,386 | $69,968 | 5.0 years |
| $48–75k | $19,306 | $82,437 | 5.9 years |
| $75–110k | $23,840 | $101,797 | 7.3 years |
| $110k+ | $26,759 | $114,261 | 8.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (41% 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 ($49,665) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $13,868 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 Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania 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 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $55,303 | $27,000 | $18,134 | 43% |
| 2 | Messiah University | $54,115 | $27,000 | $26,502 | 75% |
| 3 | Robert Morris University | $53,974 | $27,000 | $23,003 | 66% |
| 4 | Temple University | $52,739 | $26,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| 5 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $52,228 | $26,176 | $15,350 | 48% |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $52,228 | $26,176 | $17,945 | 40% |
| 7 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $52,228 | $26,176 | $30,434 | 86% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $52,131 | $26,000 | $23,330 | 26% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University | $52,131 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| 10 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $49,665 | $27,000 | $21,331 | 54% |
| 11 | Duquesne University | $48,096 | $27,000 | $37,730 | 77% |
| 12 | York College of Pennsylvania | $47,667 | $27,000 | $18,556 | 64% |
47 more Pennsylvania 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
- Acceptance rate: 91% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 54% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,775
- Full cost breakdown · all 40 majors · overview
Related majors at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$51,346
- Special Education$54,845
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Education (Subject Teaching) questions
How much do Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Education (Subject Teaching) graduates earn?
Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn a median $49,665 four years after graduating and $36,800 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates across 343 colleges is $51,003.
How much debt do Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Education (Subject Teaching) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is $27,000, about 54% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania a good school for Education (Subject Teaching) in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn $49,665 four years out, $2,563 below the median for the same major across 12 Pennsylvania colleges ($52,228) and $1,338 below the U.S. median ($51,003). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Kutztown University of Pennsylvania rank for Education (Subject Teaching) in Pennsylvania?
Of 12 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ranks 10th. The highest is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at $55,303.
What jobs do Education (Subject Teaching) graduates get?
A common career is high school teacher, with a median wage of $80,250 in the Reading, PA area 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: “Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Education (Subject Teaching): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/kutztown-university-of-pennsylvania/majors/education-subject-teaching (College Scorecard and BLS data).