# Baylor University: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Waco, TX. IPEDS 223232, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/baylor-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,614
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,476 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,250 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in TX: 3 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (12 colleges, $52,041): +$4,435
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,653

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,476 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,024 | $91,179 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $21,530 | $89,134 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $33,902 | $140,354 | 6.1 years |
| 75-110k | $38,852 | $160,847 | 7.0 years |
| 110k+ | $47,895 | $198,285 | 8.6 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | $60,125 | $22,287 | $36,660 | 86% |
| North American University | $58,363 | not reported | $18,721 | 32% |
| Baylor University | $56,476 | $22,250 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Dallas Baptist University | $54,079 | $22,500 | $28,516 | 57% |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $53,576 | $31,000 | $22,775 | 51% |
| Concordia University Texas | $52,748 | not reported | $23,131 | 45% |
| Abilene Christian University | $51,334 | $27,209 | $26,182 | 59% |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $50,730 | $27,000 | $26,106 | 49% |
| Wayland Baptist University | $47,700 | $31,694 | $20,590 | 19% |
| Lubbock Christian University | $44,937 | $25,250 | $24,456 | 51% |
| LeTourneau University | $43,305 | $33,334 | $28,185 | 59% |
| McMurry University | $42,638 | $29,750 | $19,581 | 44% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $59,100 Waco, TX, $62,760 TX, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,210 Waco, TX, $63,590 TX, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $64,040 Waco, TX, $62,860 TX, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% 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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