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

Helena, MT. IPEDS 180106, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/carroll-college/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,469
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,448 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MT: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MT median for this major (6 colleges, $42,668): +$9,780
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,625

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,448 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,072 | $71,873 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $16,329 | $68,745 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $19,139 | $80,575 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $23,919 | $100,699 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $28,005 | $117,901 | 6.2 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at MT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll College | $52,448 | $27,000 | $23,960 | 69% |
| Montana State University | $45,523 | $26,000 | $22,499 | 57% |
| The University of Montana | $43,347 | $24,880 | $16,784 | 48% |
| The University of Montana-Western | $41,988 | $23,269 | $16,558 | 51% |
| Salish Kootenai College | $39,583 | not reported | $7,945 | 28% |
| Montana State University Billings | $37,846 | $24,652 | $16,524 | 30% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $57,980 Helena, MT, $57,530 MT, $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 $60,520 Helena, MT, $60,990 MT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $64,270 Helena, MT, $62,880 MT, $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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