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

Athens, AL. IPEDS 100812, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/athens-state-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,403
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,331 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,116 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in AL: 3 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (7 colleges, $48,602): +$729
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,672

## Education (Subject Teaching) at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $53,940 | $25,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $52,435 | $24,573 | $18,749 | 64% |
| Athens State University | $49,331 | $25,116 | not reported | not reported |
| University of South Alabama | $48,602 | $27,000 | $17,648 | 53% |
| Auburn University | $48,474 | $23,600 | $24,323 | 82% |
| Jacksonville State University | $47,830 | not reported | $14,279 | 55% |
| Alabama State University | $46,629 | $52,000 | $20,435 | 30% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $64,220 Huntsville, AL, $61,990 AL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $62,250 Huntsville, AL, $61,380 AL, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $31,770 Huntsville, AL, not reported AL, $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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