# Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's degree)

CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/education-subject-teaching

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $51,003 across 343 colleges (middle half $47,790–$54,933); median federal debt $26,268
- 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 | $48,602 (7) | — |
| AR | $46,907 (7) | — |
| AZ | $53,246 (3) | — |
| CA | $61,740 (6) | — |
| CT | $62,630 (8) | — |
| FL | $52,554 (13) | — |
| GA | $51,337 (8) | — |
| IA | $49,920 (8) | — |
| ID | $47,536 (4) | — |
| IL | $53,672 (17) | — |
| IN | $51,230 (14) | — |
| KS | $50,458 (7) | — |
| KY | $45,738 (7) | — |
| LA | $51,672 (5) | — |
| MA | $57,032 (4) | — |
| MD | $55,716 (3) | — |
| MI | $49,288 (18) | — |
| MN | $48,923 (15) | — |
| MO | $41,618 (9) | — |
| MS | $44,990 (7) | — |
| MT | $46,657 (3) | — |
| NC | $48,520 (10) | — |
| ND | $50,679 (6) | — |
| NE | $48,424 (6) | — |
| NH | $50,378 (4) | — |
| NJ | $62,718 (6) | — |
| NM | $51,488 (4) | — |
| NY | $62,810 (22) | — |
| OH | $46,483 (13) | — |
| OK | $47,607 (13) | — |
| PA | $52,228 (12) | — |
| SC | $45,918 (9) | — |
| SD | $50,270 (3) | — |
| TN | $46,573 (9) | — |
| TX | $57,434 (11) | — |
| UT | $52,820 (6) | — |
| VA | $53,863 (7) | — |
| WA | $61,865 (4) | — |
| WI | $48,718 (12) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California State University-Sacramento (CA): $82,062
2. California State University-Fullerton (CA): $63,798
3. California State University-Fresno (CA): $62,475
4. Fresno Pacific University (CA): $61,005
5. California State University-Chico (CA): $60,296
6. George Mason University (VA): $59,979
7. Virginia Commonwealth University (VA): $59,442
8. Florida State University (FL): $57,287
9. Old Dominion University (VA): $56,564
10. Florida Atlantic University (FL): $56,414
11. University of Florida (FL): $55,284
12. University of La Verne (CA): $54,898

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

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