U.S. median for this major: $51,003.
College Scorecard field of study; 24 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 41% 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 $19,638. College Scorecard.
UNLV Education (Subject Teaching): pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Nevada colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 UNLV'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 | $8,526 | $39,561 | 2.4 years |
| $30–48k | $8,537 | $39,612 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $10,606 | $49,212 | 3.0 years |
| $75–110k | $13,513 | $62,700 | 3.8 years |
| $110k+ | $15,905 | $73,799 | 4.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (25% 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 ($53,070) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NV (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,521 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 Nevada colleges
Every Nevada 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 | Nevada State University | $62,684 | — | $14,068 | 34% |
| 2 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $53,070 | $21,794 | $10,359 | 51% |
1 more Nevada college offers Education (Subject Teaching) but has 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 UNLV, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About UNLV
- Acceptance rate: 96% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 51% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,037
- Full cost breakdown · all 108 majors · overview
Related majors at UNLV
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$56,095
- Special Education$60,958
- Education—
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language—
- Education, Other—
UNLV Education (Subject Teaching) questions
How much do UNLV Education (Subject Teaching) graduates earn?
Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of University of Nevada-Las Vegas earn a median $53,070 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates across 343 colleges is $51,003.
How much debt do UNLV Education (Subject Teaching) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of University of Nevada-Las Vegas is $21,794, about 41% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does UNLV rank for Education (Subject Teaching) in Nevada?
Of 2 Nevada colleges reporting Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranks 2nd. The highest is Nevada State University at $62,684.
What jobs do Education (Subject Teaching) graduates get?
A common career is high school teacher, with a median wage of $65,520 in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV 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: “University of Nevada-Las Vegas Education (Subject Teaching): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nevada-las-vegas/majors/education-subject-teaching (College Scorecard and BLS data).