# Central Connecticut State University: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

New Britain, CT. IPEDS 128771, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-connecticut-state-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,487
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,220 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in CT: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (7 colleges, $56,268): -$4,048
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,397

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.57 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,220 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,589 | $62,102 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,636 | $62,317 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $15,091 | $68,966 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,336 | $83,796 | 5.8 years |
| 110k+ | $21,562 | $98,538 | 6.8 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $56,268 | $25,081 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $56,268 | $25,081 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $56,268 | $25,081 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $56,268 | $25,081 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $56,268 | $25,081 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $52,220 | $29,000 | $16,857 | 48% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $52,010 | $26,978 | $21,067 | 57% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $79,800 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $80,600 CT, $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 $80,710 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $80,970 CT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $78,940 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $78,080 CT, $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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