U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study; 203 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 58% 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 $29,254. College Scorecard.
University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado'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 | $12,695 | $54,842 | 12.5 years |
| $30–48k | $13,290 | $57,413 | 13.1 years |
| $48–75k | $16,038 | $69,284 | 15.8 years |
| $75–110k | $18,441 | $79,665 | 18.1 years |
| $110k+ | $24,306 | $105,002 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (37% 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 ($45,008) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $4,398 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 Colorado colleges
Every Colorado 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 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | $49,025 | $27,551 | $15,327 | 32% |
| 2 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $46,244 | $25,040 | $15,788 | 47% |
| 3 | University of Northern Colorado | $45,008 | $25,906 | $17,760 | 51% |
| 4 | Colorado Christian University | $43,168 | $27,000 | $29,500 | 64% |
| 5 | Fort Lewis College | $41,032 | — | $17,296 | 36% |
9 more Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Northern Colorado
- Acceptance rate: 86% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 51% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $52,231
- Full cost breakdown · all 45 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Northern Colorado
- Education (Subject Teaching)$47,303
- Special Education$51,008
University of Northern Colorado Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do University of Northern Colorado Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of University of Northern Colorado earn a median $45,008 four years after graduating and $40,614 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do University of Northern Colorado Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of University of Northern Colorado is $25,906, about 58% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is University of Northern Colorado a good school for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Colorado?
On pay, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of University of Northern Colorado earn $45,008 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 5 Colorado colleges ($45,008) and $2,815 below the U.S. median ($47,823). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Northern Colorado rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Colorado?
Of 5 Colorado colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, University of Northern Colorado ranks 3rd. The highest is Metropolitan State University of Denver at $49,025.
What jobs do Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teacher, with a median wage of $60,160 in the Greeley, CO 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: “University of Northern Colorado Education (Elementary / Secondary): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northern-colorado/majors/education-elementary-secondary (College Scorecard and BLS data).