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

Burlington, VT. IPEDS 230852, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/champlain-college/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,805
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,734 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in VT: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the VT median for this major (4 colleges, $45,922): -$2,188
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,089

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,734 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in VT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,885 | $120,739 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $26,034 | $108,822 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $34,164 | $142,806 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $33,857 | $141,522 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $41,438 | $173,211 | more than 20 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at VT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael's College | $54,308 | $27,000 | $25,239 | 73% |
| University of Vermont | $48,111 | $23,250 | $19,343 | 79% |
| Champlain College | $43,734 | $27,000 | $35,860 | 65% |
| Vermont State University | $42,859 | not reported | $18,212 | 47% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $77,030 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $63,070 VT, $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 $80,100 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $76,220 VT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $77,800 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $77,800 VT, $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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