# Concordia University Ann Arbor: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Ann Arbor, MI. IPEDS 169363, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/concordia-university-ann-arbor/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,612
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,665 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MI: 13 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (17 colleges, $47,341): -$1,676
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,158

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.95 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,665 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,829 | $142,704 | 11.6 years |
| 30-48k | $30,199 | $149,485 | 12.2 years |
| 48-75k | $32,218 | $159,479 | 13.0 years |
| 75-110k | $32,526 | $161,004 | 13.1 years |
| 110k+ | $35,139 | $173,938 | 14.2 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $54,558 | $16,335 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $50,007 | $28,676 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Central Michigan University | $49,677 | $29,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Hope College | $49,469 | $27,000 | $27,182 | 80% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $48,561 | $31,000 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Wayne State University | $48,506 | $31,000 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Oakland University | $48,396 | $29,019 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Western Michigan University | $47,898 | $31,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Cornerstone University | $47,341 | $27,000 | $20,301 | 62% |
| Calvin University | $47,157 | $19,500 | $22,992 | 74% |
| Baker College | $46,559 | $37,292 | $13,157 | 36% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $45,861 | $32,810 | $7,007 | 40% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $45,665 | $27,000 | $32,811 | 48% |
| Ferris State University | $45,053 | $30,500 | $8,624 | 47% |
| Northern Michigan University | $45,008 | $30,750 | $14,085 | 52% |
| Alma College | $44,458 | $29,062 | $20,694 | 63% |
| Rochester University | $43,039 | $25,217 | $21,456 | 44% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $64,060 Ann Arbor, MI, $65,110 MI, $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 $63,780 Ann Arbor, MI, $66,030 MI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $74,660 Ann Arbor, MI, $64,350 MI, $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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