# Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's degree)

CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/education-elementary-secondary

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $47,823 across 671 colleges (middle half $44,458–$51,865); median federal debt $26,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Miscellaneous Education: median $54,572 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers | 17% | $70,930 | -0.2% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 14% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, And Other Agricultural Managers | 3% | $89,900 | -3.4% |
| Software Developers | 3% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Other Managers | 2% | not reported | — |
| Education And Childcare Administrators | 2% | $102,260 | 0.1% |
| Marketing Managers | 2% | $166,790 | 6.9% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | $48,836 (14) | — |
| AR | $44,361 (12) | — |
| AZ | $50,738 (5) | — |
| CA | $51,445 (19) | — |
| CO | $45,008 (5) | — |
| CT | $56,268 (7) | — |
| DE | $50,794 (3) | — |
| FL | $51,824 (26) | — |
| GA | $49,864 (25) | — |
| IA | $47,640 (23) | — |
| ID | $45,863 (6) | — |
| IL | $48,127 (35) | — |
| IN | $48,156 (26) | — |
| KS | $46,079 (15) | — |
| KY | $40,093 (13) | — |
| LA | $50,510 (10) | — |
| MA | $52,570 (15) | — |
| MD | $55,890 (10) | — |
| ME | $42,792 (5) | — |
| MI | $47,341 (17) | — |
| MN | $47,592 (22) | — |
| MO | $38,710 (22) | — |
| MS | $41,054 (10) | — |
| MT | $42,668 (6) | — |
| NC | $48,824 (25) | — |
| ND | $46,986 (6) | — |
| NE | $45,312 (8) | — |
| NH | $48,523 (5) | — |
| NJ | $60,306 (8) | — |
| NM | $51,075 (5) | — |
| NV | $55,532 (3) | — |
| NY | $56,411 (29) | — |
| OH | $43,308 (47) | — |
| OK | $44,762 (14) | — |
| OR | $53,629 (8) | — |
| PA | $51,105 (43) | — |
| RI | $54,556 (4) | — |
| SC | $43,708 (18) | — |
| SD | $45,496 (8) | — |
| TN | $44,293 (19) | — |
| TX | $52,041 (12) | — |
| UT | $54,243 (7) | — |
| VA | $40,952 (3) | — |
| VT | $45,922 (4) | — |
| WA | $60,010 (12) | — |
| WI | $46,672 (18) | — |
| WV | $44,129 (8) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of the Pacific (CA): $69,342
2. Fresno Pacific University (CA): $60,338
3. San Francisco State University (CA): $59,993
4. Florida Gulf Coast University (FL): $58,115
5. Florida SouthWestern State College (FL): $57,918
6. Point Loma Nazarene University (CA): $56,198
7. Florida Atlantic University (FL): $56,073
8. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $55,543
9. Miami Dade College (FL): $55,276
10. The University of Tampa (FL): $53,942
11. Rollins College (FL): $53,908
12. Florida International University (FL): $53,854

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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