# Arkansas State University: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Jonesboro, AR. IPEDS 106458, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/arkansas-state-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,530
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,780 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,134 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in AR: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (7 colleges, $46,907): -$2,127
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,223

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,780 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,098 | $43,219 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $9,255 | $39,611 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,205 | $52,237 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $15,839 | $67,791 | 5.5 years |
| 110k+ | $16,444 | $70,380 | 5.7 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | $51,067 | $27,000 | $22,130 | 69% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $49,113 | $26,000 | $16,511 | 54% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $48,923 | $12,000 | $14,027 | 49% |
| Arkansas Tech University | $46,907 | $24,000 | $12,970 | 49% |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $45,378 | $16,500 | $10,574 | 38% |
| Arkansas State University | $44,780 | $25,134 | $12,366 | 55% |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $39,026 | $25,984 | $12,653 | 40% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,920 Jonesboro, AR, $59,660 AR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $56,270 Jonesboro, AR, $52,700 AR, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $38,220 Jonesboro, AR, $38,930 AR, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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