U.S. median for this major: $51,003.
College Scorecard field of study; 16 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 66% 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 $49,169. College Scorecard.
Rockford University 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 Rockford 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 | $20,877 | $101,462 | 9.4 years |
| $30–48k | $20,841 | $101,287 | 9.3 years |
| $48–75k | $22,987 | $111,717 | 10.3 years |
| $75–110k | $21,229 | $103,173 | 9.5 years |
| $110k+ | $27,097 | $131,691 | 12.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.9 years, the average time graduates took (5% 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 ($46,642) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,845 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 Illinois colleges
Every Illinois 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 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $67,961 | $21,182 | $13,297 | 62% |
| 2 | University of Illinois Chicago | $63,233 | $17,125 | $10,974 | 62% |
| 3 | DePaul University | $57,957 | $26,910 | $30,902 | 68% |
| 4 | Elmhurst University | $56,411 | $27,000 | $24,185 | 70% |
| 5 | Concordia University-Chicago | $55,212 | $27,000 | $18,436 | 36% |
| 6 | Eastern Illinois University | $54,548 | $28,866 | $12,786 | 47% |
| 7 | Illinois State University | $54,452 | $24,149 | $19,398 | 65% |
| 8 | Saint Xavier University | $53,898 | $27,194 | $10,970 | 57% |
| 9 | Northern Illinois University | $53,672 | $26,746 | $13,391 | 49% |
| 10 | Millikin University | $52,910 | $27,000 | $21,989 | 55% |
| 11 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $52,409 | $21,500 | $14,355 | 85% |
| 12 | Augustana College | $52,092 | $27,000 | $22,736 | 73% |
| 13 | Western Illinois University | $51,255 | — | $12,937 | 45% |
| 14 | North Central College | $51,247 | $27,000 | $21,044 | 64% |
| 15 | Bradley University | $48,325 | $27,000 | $22,719 | 76% |
| 16 | Olivet Nazarene University | $48,009 | $27,000 | $20,729 | 61% |
| 17 | Rockford University | $46,642 | $30,875 | $22,436 | 47% |
23 more Illinois 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 Rockford University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Rockford University
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 47% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,794
- Full cost breakdown · all 36 majors · overview
Related majors at Rockford University
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$46,780
- Special Education—
- Education—
- Education, Other—
Rockford University Education (Subject Teaching) questions
How much do Rockford University Education (Subject Teaching) graduates earn?
Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Rockford University earn a median $46,642 four years after graduating and $31,892 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates across 343 colleges is $51,003.
How much debt do Rockford University Education (Subject Teaching) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Rockford University is $30,875, about 66% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Rockford University a good school for Education (Subject Teaching) in Illinois?
On pay, Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Rockford University earn $46,642 four years out, $7,030 below the median for the same major across 17 Illinois colleges ($53,672) and $4,361 below the U.S. median ($51,003). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Rockford University rank for Education (Subject Teaching) in Illinois?
Of 17 Illinois colleges reporting Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, Rockford University ranks 17th. The highest is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale at $67,961.
What jobs do Education (Subject Teaching) graduates get?
A common career is high school teacher, with a median wage of $78,500 in the Rockford, IL 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: “Rockford University Education (Subject Teaching): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/rockford-university/majors/education-subject-teaching (College Scorecard and BLS data).