U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study; 190 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 59% 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 $26,566. College Scorecard.
University of Southern Mississippi 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 Southern Mississippi'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 | $19,867 | $87,216 | 8.4 years |
| $30–48k | $20,432 | $89,696 | 8.6 years |
| $48–75k | $22,756 | $99,899 | 9.6 years |
| $75–110k | $25,812 | $113,315 | 10.9 years |
| $110k+ | $26,542 | $116,519 | 11.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (34% 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 ($40,932) minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,382 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 Mississippi colleges
Every Mississippi 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 | Jackson State University | $56,747 | $31,000 | $23,836 | 51% |
| 2 | Mississippi College | $42,673 | $23,021 | $27,712 | 59% |
| 3 | University of Mississippi | $42,535 | $20,470 | $13,314 | 72% |
| 4 | William Carey University | $42,389 | $20,754 | $14,258 | 60% |
| 5 | Delta State University | $41,177 | $19,500 | $13,540 | 48% |
| 6 | University of Southern Mississippi | $40,932 | $24,250 | $21,708 | 49% |
| 7 | Mississippi State University | $40,431 | $21,500 | $17,595 | 67% |
| 8 | Mississippi University for Women | $40,196 | $27,000 | $12,411 | 47% |
| 9 | Blue Mountain Christian University | $39,440 | $22,500 | $24,016 | 55% |
| 10 | Rust College | $35,634 | $31,000 | $12,587 | 12% |
4 more Mississippi 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 Southern Mississippi, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Southern Mississippi
- Acceptance rate: 99% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 49% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $44,140
- Full cost breakdown · all 70 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Southern Mississippi
- Education (Subject Teaching)$44,990
- Special Education—
University of Southern Mississippi Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of University of Southern Mississippi earn a median $40,932 four years after graduating and $38,766 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do University of Southern Mississippi Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of University of Southern Mississippi is $24,250, about 59% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is University of Southern Mississippi a good school for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Mississippi?
On pay, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of University of Southern Mississippi earn $40,932 four years out, $122 below the median for the same major across 10 Mississippi colleges ($41,054) and $6,891 below the U.S. median ($47,823). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Southern Mississippi rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Mississippi?
Of 10 Mississippi colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, University of Southern Mississippi ranks 6th. The highest is Jackson State University at $56,747.
What jobs do Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teacher, with a median wage of $47,650 in the Hattiesburg, MS 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 Southern Mississippi Education (Elementary / Secondary): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-mississippi/majors/education-elementary-secondary (College Scorecard and BLS data).