# Boston College: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Chestnut Hill, MA. IPEDS 164924, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boston-college/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,262
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,719 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (15 colleges, $52,570): +$9,149
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,896

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.03 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,719 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,284 | $17,265 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,304 | $29,435 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,112 | $52,841 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,999 | $80,596 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $60,308 | $243,041 | 11.1 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | $61,719 | $18,000 | $41,704 | 91% |
| Assumption University | $61,136 | $27,000 | $29,498 | 75% |
| Endicott College | $58,749 | not reported | $40,654 | 76% |
| Salem State University | $56,509 | not reported | $15,996 | 50% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $56,460 | $29,000 | $17,707 | 49% |
| Emmanuel College | $55,866 | $27,000 | $26,706 | 68% |
| Boston University | $54,766 | $27,000 | $24,402 | 89% |
| Lesley University | $52,570 | $17,918 | $31,152 | 58% |
| Worcester State University | $52,337 | $22,971 | $13,381 | 62% |
| Bridgewater State University | $51,523 | $27,000 | $16,383 | 53% |
| Westfield State University | $51,049 | $27,000 | $16,721 | 54% |
| Stonehill College | $49,884 | $26,990 | $33,016 | 76% |
| Gordon College | $48,928 | $26,975 | $24,883 | 69% |
| Bay Path University | $48,431 | $27,250 | $14,271 | 44% |
| Fitchburg State University | $46,696 | $21,813 | $14,262 | 55% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $98,060 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $94,000 MA, $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 $98,850 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $95,260 MA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $83,800 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $80,270 MA, $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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