U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study; 34 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 43% 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 $50,272. College Scorecard.
Saint Peter's University 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 Saint Peter's 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 | $10,783 | $45,612 | 1.8 years |
| $30–48k | $10,643 | $45,020 | 1.8 years |
| $48–75k | $9,952 | $42,097 | 1.7 years |
| $75–110k | $13,569 | $57,397 | 2.3 years |
| $110k+ | $21,829 | $92,337 | 3.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (51% 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 ($62,040) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $25,379 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 New Jersey colleges
Every New Jersey 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 | Seton Hall University | $62,399 | $27,000 | $31,446 | 69% |
| 2 | Saint Peter's University | $62,040 | $26,627 | $12,199 | 58% |
| 3 | Centenary University | $61,358 | $27,000 | $20,503 | 56% |
| 4 | Caldwell University | $60,433 | — | $24,691 | 57% |
| 5 | Rider University | $60,178 | $26,466 | $24,792 | 61% |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey | $59,328 | $26,000 | $27,646 | 86% |
| 7 | Kean University | $58,885 | $27,000 | $12,447 | 47% |
| 8 | Stockton University | $56,838 | $39,000 | $20,670 | 69% |
12 more New Jersey 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 Saint Peter's University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Saint Peter's University
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 58% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,815
- Full cost breakdown · all 50 majors · overview
Saint Peter's University Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do Saint Peter's University Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Saint Peter's University earn a median $62,040 four years after graduating and $42,046 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do Saint Peter's University Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Saint Peter's University is $26,627, about 43% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Saint Peter's University a good school for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in New Jersey?
On pay, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Saint Peter's University earn $62,040 four years out, $1,734 above the median for the same major across 8 New Jersey colleges ($60,306) and $14,217 above the U.S. median ($47,823). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Saint Peter's University rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in New Jersey?
Of 8 New Jersey colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, Saint Peter's University ranks 2nd. The highest is Seton Hall University at $62,399.
What jobs do Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teacher, with a median wage of $96,900 in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area 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: “Saint Peter's University Education (Elementary / Secondary): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-peters-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary (College Scorecard and BLS data).