# East Carolina University: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Greenville, NC. IPEDS 198464, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-carolina-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,607
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,247 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NC: 4 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (10 colleges, $48,520): +$727
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,756

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,247 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,046 | $43,700 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $11,699 | $50,891 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,904 | $64,832 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $20,417 | $88,814 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $23,028 | $100,172 | 6.4 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina A & T State University | $60,703 | $23,038 | $10,846 | 57% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $57,022 | $25,000 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of Mount Olive | $51,250 | $26,889 | $18,853 | 52% |
| East Carolina University | $49,247 | $26,000 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $48,671 | $26,000 | $10,965 | 56% |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $48,370 | $26,660 | $10,260 | 44% |
| Appalachian State University | $48,255 | $21,614 | $16,836 | 75% |
| Western Carolina University | $48,232 | $25,500 | $13,315 | 60% |
| North Carolina Central University | $47,124 | not reported | $15,359 | 42% |
| Wingate University | $38,993 | $26,614 | $20,748 | 46% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $57,230 Greenville, NC, $57,650 NC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $55,490 Greenville, NC, $54,930 NC, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $32,570 Greenville, NC, $43,840 NC, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% 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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