U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study; 164 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 55% 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 $21,551. College Scorecard.
NSU 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 NSU'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 | $10,598 | $48,115 | 4.5 years |
| $30–48k | $9,827 | $44,615 | 4.2 years |
| $48–75k | $12,612 | $57,258 | 5.4 years |
| $75–110k | $18,188 | $82,574 | 7.7 years |
| $110k+ | $19,511 | $88,580 | 8.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (21% 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 ($43,116) minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,687 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 Oklahoma colleges
Every Oklahoma college we cover that reports Education (Elementary / Secondary) 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 | Oklahoma Christian University | $48,101 | $27,000 | $21,872 | 56% |
| 2 | University of Central Oklahoma | $46,831 | $26,510 | $18,309 | 37% |
| 3 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $46,252 | $22,626 | $15,300 | 75% |
| 4 | Oklahoma State University | $46,215 | $24,585 | $17,447 | 68% |
| 5 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | $46,166 | $16,500 | $8,039 | 32% |
| 6 | Southern Nazarene University | $45,934 | — | $22,084 | 51% |
| 7 | Oklahoma Baptist University | $45,306 | $25,825 | $20,958 | 52% |
| 8 | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | $44,218 | — | $6,624 | 44% |
| 9 | Oral Roberts University | $44,177 | $26,500 | $25,365 | 57% |
| 10 | Northeastern State University | $43,116 | $23,807 | $12,710 | 35% |
| 11 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | $42,538 | $23,125 | $14,459 | 40% |
| 12 | East Central University | $41,552 | $24,750 | $8,683 | 34% |
| 13 | Cameron University | $39,904 | $27,375 | $10,912 | 31% |
| 14 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | $39,527 | — | $10,104 | 30% |
8 more Oklahoma 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 NSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About NSU
- Acceptance rate: 100% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 35% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,379
- Full cost breakdown · all 58 majors · overview
Related majors at NSU
- Education (Subject Teaching)$45,474
- Special Education—
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education—
NSU Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do NSU Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median $43,116 four years after graduating and $42,150 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do NSU Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Northeastern State University is $23,807, about 55% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is NSU a good school for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Oklahoma?
On pay, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Northeastern State University earn $43,116 four years out, $1,646 below the median for the same major across 14 Oklahoma colleges ($44,762) and $4,707 below the U.S. median ($47,823). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does NSU rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Oklahoma?
Of 14 Oklahoma colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, Northeastern State University ranks 10th. The highest is Oklahoma Christian University at $48,101.
What jobs do Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teacher, with a median wage of $48,200 in Oklahoma 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: “Northeastern State University Education (Elementary / Secondary): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northeastern-state-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary (College Scorecard and BLS data).