U.S. median for this major: $51,003.
College Scorecard field of study; 22 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 61% 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 $24,757. College Scorecard.
Southwest Minnesota State 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 Southwest Minnesota State 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 | $10,559 | $46,037 | 5.1 years |
| $30–48k | $11,175 | $48,723 | 5.4 years |
| $48–75k | $13,153 | $57,347 | 6.3 years |
| $75–110k | $18,283 | $79,714 | 8.8 years |
| $110k+ | $20,701 | $90,256 | 10.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (29% 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 ($47,219) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $9,035 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 Minnesota colleges
Every Minnesota 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 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $54,799 | — | $16,778 | 85% |
| 2 | St Olaf College | $51,909 | $27,000 | $23,874 | 84% |
| 3 | Bethel University | $51,866 | $22,250 | $28,556 | 71% |
| 4 | Concordia College at Moorhead | $51,840 | $27,000 | $24,902 | 61% |
| 5 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | $50,337 | $26,082 | $19,139 | 54% |
| 6 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | $49,685 | $29,750 | $17,997 | 57% |
| 7 | Metropolitan State University | $48,948 | $27,984 | $16,863 | 44% |
| 8 | Saint Cloud State University | $48,923 | $30,795 | $13,529 | 40% |
| 9 | St Catherine University | $48,873 | $28,000 | $19,764 | 61% |
| 10 | Gustavus Adolphus College | $48,822 | — | $22,900 | 77% |
| 11 | Winona State University | $48,767 | $26,762 | $17,503 | 57% |
| 12 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | $48,669 | $28,000 | $18,743 | 65% |
| 13 | University of Northwestern-St Paul | $48,082 | $27,000 | $27,705 | 68% |
| 14 | Southwest Minnesota State University | $47,219 | $29,000 | $15,291 | 45% |
| 15 | Bemidji State University | $47,137 | $23,389 | $15,261 | 48% |
10 more Minnesota 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 Southwest Minnesota State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Southwest Minnesota State University
- Acceptance rate: 62% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 45% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $51,342
- Full cost breakdown · all 42 majors · overview
Related majors at Southwest Minnesota State University
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$43,904
- Special Education—
- Education—
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language—
Southwest Minnesota State University Education (Subject Teaching) questions
How much do Southwest Minnesota State University Education (Subject Teaching) graduates earn?
Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median $47,219 four years after graduating and $43,875 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates across 343 colleges is $51,003.
How much debt do Southwest Minnesota State University Education (Subject Teaching) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Southwest Minnesota State University is $29,000, about 61% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Southwest Minnesota State University a good school for Education (Subject Teaching) in Minnesota?
On pay, Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Southwest Minnesota State University earn $47,219 four years out, $1,704 below the median for the same major across 15 Minnesota colleges ($48,923) and $3,784 below the U.S. median ($51,003). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Southwest Minnesota State University rank for Education (Subject Teaching) in Minnesota?
Of 15 Minnesota colleges reporting Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, Southwest Minnesota State University ranks 14th. The highest is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities at $54,799.
What jobs do Education (Subject Teaching) graduates get?
A common career is high school teacher, with a median wage of $76,460 in Minnesota and $72,040 nationally. Others include elementary school teachers, except special education and coaches and scouts.
Is Southwest Minnesota State University the right fit for your family?
Get a free report comparing Southwest Minnesota State University with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.
Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting inWe never share your contact information.
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
Data: JSON · Markdown · all datasets
Cite this: “Southwest Minnesota State University Education (Subject Teaching): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southwest-minnesota-state-university/majors/education-subject-teaching (College Scorecard and BLS data).