# Education (bachelor's degree)

CIP 13.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/education

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $49,448 across 70 colleges (middle half $45,568–$55,180); median federal debt $26,464
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in General Education: median $48,881 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 39% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Secondary School Teachers | 7% | $70,930 | -0.2% |
| Preschool And Kindergarten Teachers | 4% | $43,780 | 3.7% |
| Special Education Teachers | 3% | $67,170 | -0.1% |
| Teaching Assistants | 2% | $37,010 | 0% |
| Other Teachers And Instructors | 2% | not reported | — |
| Childcare Workers | 2% | $34,980 | -2% |
| Other Managers | 1% | not reported | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | — | $50,762 (143) |
| CA | $54,356 (3) | $50,762 (532) |
| FL | $50,946 (3) | $50,103 (338) |
| GA | — | $46,922 (168) |
| IL | — | $47,730 (287) |
| IN | — | $47,226 (127) |
| MA | $51,236 (6) | $54,991 (103) |
| MI | — | $47,226 (159) |
| MO | $39,760 (6) | $42,771 (152) |
| NC | $47,488 (3) | $48,881 (200) |
| NJ | — | $57,435 (242) |
| NY | $55,774 (4) | $50,762 (302) |
| OH | $46,402 (5) | $45,343 (340) |
| OR | $49,688 (4) | — |
| PA | — | $50,116 (214) |
| TN | — | $44,688 (166) |
| TX | — | $55,860 (892) |
| VA | — | $48,881 (129) |
| WA | $65,217 (5) | $47,226 (115) |
| WI | $51,062 (4) | $52,473 (126) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Chapman University (CA): $64,917
2. Florida Gulf Coast University (FL): $55,116
3. University of California-Irvine (CA): $54,356
4. Florida Atlantic University (FL): $50,946
5. Flagler College (FL): $49,104
6. Hope International University (CA): $45,971
7. University of Virginia's College at Wise (VA): $41,804
8. Liberty University (VA): $41,664

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

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