U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study; 18 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 50% 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 $48,785. College Scorecard.
Wisconsin Lutheran College 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 Wisconsin Lutheran College'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 | $18,190 | $75,670 | 4.7 years |
| $30–48k | $15,913 | $66,198 | 4.1 years |
| $48–75k | $20,519 | $85,359 | 5.3 years |
| $75–110k | $20,475 | $85,176 | 5.3 years |
| $110k+ | $28,019 | $116,559 | 7.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (52% 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 ($53,548) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,984 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 Wisconsin colleges
Every Wisconsin 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 | Marquette University | $56,955 | $23,250 | $31,487 | 83% |
| 2 | Wisconsin Lutheran College | $53,548 | $27,000 | $23,245 | 64% |
| 3 | Carroll University | $50,285 | $27,000 | $15,193 | 71% |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | $49,640 | $23,000 | $17,354 | 90% |
| 5 | Edgewood College | $48,946 | $27,000 | $26,113 | 60% |
| 6 | Carthage College | $48,349 | $25,954 | $26,565 | 64% |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $47,473 | $25,000 | $16,550 | 64% |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | $47,256 | $26,701 | $17,490 | 55% |
| 9 | Alverno College | $46,708 | $30,584 | $22,540 | 49% |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $46,637 | $28,687 | $14,158 | 59% |
| 11 | Saint Norbert College | $46,418 | $27,000 | $26,172 | 71% |
| 12 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $46,328 | $22,785 | $16,210 | 71% |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $46,004 | $27,000 | $14,054 | 57% |
| 14 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $45,902 | $27,000 | $14,305 | 46% |
| 15 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | $45,665 | $27,000 | $36,201 | 68% |
| 16 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $45,181 | $25,240 | $14,559 | 51% |
| 17 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $43,805 | $26,000 | $16,032 | 56% |
| 18 | University of Wisconsin-Superior | $43,561 | $32,774 | $12,220 | 42% |
8 more Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Lutheran College, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Wisconsin Lutheran College
- Acceptance rate: 78% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 64% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,664
- Full cost breakdown · all 42 majors · overview
Related majors at Wisconsin Lutheran College
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Special Education—
- Education, Other—
Wisconsin Lutheran College Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do Wisconsin Lutheran College Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Wisconsin Lutheran College earn a median $53,548 four years after graduating and $49,485 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do Wisconsin Lutheran College Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Wisconsin Lutheran College is $27,000, about 50% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Wisconsin Lutheran College a good school for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Wisconsin?
On pay, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Wisconsin Lutheran College earn $53,548 four years out, $6,876 above the median for the same major across 18 Wisconsin colleges ($46,672) and $5,725 above the U.S. median ($47,823). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Wisconsin Lutheran College rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Wisconsin?
Of 18 Wisconsin colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, Wisconsin Lutheran College ranks 2nd. The highest is Marquette University at $56,955.
What jobs do Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teacher, with a median wage of $61,480 in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI 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: “Wisconsin Lutheran College Education (Elementary / Secondary): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/wisconsin-lutheran-college/majors/education-elementary-secondary (College Scorecard and BLS data).