U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study; 27 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 37% 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 $28,428. College Scorecard.
State University of New York at New Paltz 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 State University of New York at New Paltz'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 | $10,541 | $44,483 | 2.4 years |
| $30–48k | $13,969 | $58,949 | 3.2 years |
| $48–75k | $20,178 | $85,151 | 4.6 years |
| $75–110k | $21,937 | $92,574 | 5.0 years |
| $110k+ | $26,256 | $110,800 | 5.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (55% 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 ($53,267) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,634 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 York colleges
Every New York 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 | College of Staten Island CUNY | $75,637 | $11,854 | $5,579 | 34% |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College | $73,857 | $10,500 | $2,984 | 57% |
| 3 | St. John's University-New York | $69,439 | $27,000 | $29,999 | 66% |
| 4 | CUNY York College | $67,862 | — | $4,456 | 32% |
| 5 | Hofstra University | $67,847 | $25,359 | $34,176 | 69% |
| 6 | CUNY Queens College | $67,221 | $13,100 | $4,195 | 53% |
| 7 | New York University | $64,640 | $19,455 | $37,050 | 88% |
| 8 | Molloy University | $62,479 | $27,000 | $24,347 | 70% |
| 9 | State University of New York at Cortland | $62,275 | $25,902 | $22,345 | 68% |
| 10 | CUNY Brooklyn College | $58,828 | $10,862 | $3,103 | 54% |
| 11 | SUNY Oneonta | $58,496 | $21,500 | $19,158 | 69% |
| 12 | Iona University | $57,669 | $24,990 | $29,188 | 56% |
| 13 | State University of New York at Oswego | $57,622 | $23,742 | $16,236 | 60% |
| 14 | SUNY Old Westbury | $57,360 | $23,250 | $11,282 | 45% |
| 15 | St. John Fisher University | $56,411 | $27,000 | $28,945 | 74% |
| 16 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $55,996 | — | $17,156 | 59% |
| 17 | Boricua College | $55,959 | $10,334 | $15,245 | 81% |
| 18 | CUNY City College | $55,895 | $9,916 | $3,776 | 57% |
| 19 | SUNY College at Geneseo | $54,725 | $20,500 | $18,211 | 71% |
| 20 | Manhattanville University | $53,971 | — | $20,991 | 58% |
| 21 | SUNY College at Potsdam | $53,834 | $27,000 | $13,624 | 45% |
| 22 | State University of New York at New Paltz | $53,267 | $19,500 | $18,809 | 72% |
| 23 | Nazareth University | $51,970 | $27,000 | $29,357 | 73% |
| 24 | SUNY Buffalo State University | $51,209 | $26,999 | $11,346 | 33% |
| 25 | SUNY at Fredonia | $49,763 | $27,000 | $15,897 | 50% |
| 26 | Alfred University | $49,612 | $22,020 | $25,620 | 57% |
| 27 | Long Island University | $48,618 | $27,000 | $33,062 | 57% |
| 28 | Niagara University | $48,037 | $26,026 | $17,248 | 75% |
| 29 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | $44,842 | — | $18,701 | 42% |
26 more New York 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 State University of New York at New Paltz, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About State University of New York at New Paltz
- Acceptance rate: 62% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 72% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,073
- Full cost breakdown · all 47 majors · overview
Related majors at State University of New York at New Paltz
- Education (Subject Teaching)$60,371
State University of New York at New Paltz Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do State University of New York at New Paltz Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of State University of New York at New Paltz earn a median $53,267 four years after graduating and $28,929 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do State University of New York at New Paltz Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of State University of New York at New Paltz is $19,500, about 37% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is State University of New York at New Paltz a good school for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in New York?
On pay, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of State University of New York at New Paltz earn $53,267 four years out, $3,144 below the median for the same major across 29 New York colleges ($56,411) and $5,444 above the U.S. median ($47,823). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does State University of New York at New Paltz rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in New York?
Of 29 New York colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, State University of New York at New Paltz ranks 22nd. The highest is College of Staten Island CUNY at $75,637.
What jobs do Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teacher, with a median wage of $97,920 in the Kingston, NY 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: “State University of New York at New Paltz Education (Elementary / Secondary): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-new-paltz/majors/education-elementary-secondary (College Scorecard and BLS data).