U.S. median for this major: $51,003.
College Scorecard field of study; 30 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 $25,431. College Scorecard.
NSU 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 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 | $11,693 | $50,514 | 2.6 years |
| $30–48k | $12,261 | $52,968 | 2.8 years |
| $48–75k | $12,549 | $54,212 | 2.8 years |
| $75–110k | $17,777 | $76,797 | 4.0 years |
| $110k+ | $19,077 | $82,413 | 4.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 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 ($51,672) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $19,184 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 Louisiana colleges
Every Louisiana 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 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $61,045 | $22,728 | $19,151 | 69% |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $53,265 | $26,000 | $13,530 | 53% |
| 3 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $51,672 | $27,962 | $13,606 | 43% |
| 4 | Southeastern Louisiana University | $47,307 | $25,250 | $13,154 | 45% |
| 5 | Grambling State University | $44,665 | $37,449 | $19,809 | 36% |
10 more Louisiana 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 NSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About NSU
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 43% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,021
- Full cost breakdown · all 31 majors · overview
Related majors at NSU
NSU Education (Subject Teaching) questions
How much do NSU Education (Subject Teaching) graduates earn?
Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median $51,672 four years after graduating and $46,458 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates across 343 colleges is $51,003.
How much debt do NSU Education (Subject Teaching) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $27,962, about 54% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is NSU a good school for Education (Subject Teaching) in Louisiana?
On pay, Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn $51,672 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 5 Louisiana colleges ($51,672) and $669 above the U.S. median ($51,003). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does NSU rank for Education (Subject Teaching) in Louisiana?
Of 5 Louisiana colleges reporting Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks 3rd. The highest is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College at $61,045.
What jobs do Education (Subject Teaching) graduates get?
A common career is high school teacher, with a median wage of $59,850 in Louisiana 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: “Northwestern State University of Louisiana Education (Subject Teaching): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-state-university-of-louisiana/majors/education-subject-teaching (College Scorecard and BLS data).