# Eastern Washington University: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Cheney, WA. IPEDS 235097, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-washington-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,914
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,915 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,009 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in WA: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (4 colleges, $61,865): -$3,950
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,912

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,915 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,547 | $42,580 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $10,204 | $45,510 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $12,292 | $54,822 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,596 | $78,478 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $22,279 | $99,364 | 5.6 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University | $63,072 | $26,000 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Washington State University | $62,126 | not reported | $14,971 | 61% |
| Central Washington University | $61,604 | $23,377 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Eastern Washington University | $57,915 | $23,009 | $13,886 | 44% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $99,410 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $102,670 WA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $98,800 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $102,350 WA, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $46,050 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $48,030 WA, $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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