# Elmhurst University: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Elmhurst, IL. IPEDS 144962, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/elmhurst-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,789
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,411 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in IL: 4 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (17 colleges, $53,672): +$2,739
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,408

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,411 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,892 | $76,399 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $18,377 | $78,470 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $23,098 | $98,628 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $25,419 | $108,539 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $30,232 | $129,091 | 6.3 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $67,961 | $21,182 | $13,297 | 62% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $63,233 | $17,125 | $10,974 | 62% |
| DePaul University | $57,957 | $26,910 | $30,902 | 68% |
| Elmhurst University | $56,411 | $27,000 | $24,185 | 70% |
| Concordia University-Chicago | $55,212 | $27,000 | $18,436 | 37% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $54,548 | $28,866 | $12,786 | 47% |
| Illinois State University | $54,452 | $24,149 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Saint Xavier University | $53,898 | $27,194 | $10,970 | 57% |
| Northern Illinois University | $53,672 | $26,746 | $13,391 | 49% |
| Millikin University | $52,910 | $27,000 | $21,989 | 55% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $52,409 | $21,500 | $14,355 | 85% |
| Augustana College | $52,092 | $27,000 | $22,736 | 73% |
| Western Illinois University | $51,255 | not reported | $12,937 | 45% |
| North Central College | $51,247 | $27,000 | $21,044 | 64% |
| Bradley University | $48,325 | $27,000 | $22,719 | 76% |
| Olivet Nazarene University | $48,009 | $27,000 | $20,729 | 61% |
| Rockford University | $46,642 | $30,875 | $22,436 | 47% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $98,970 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $79,990 IL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $78,390 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $75,320 IL, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $50,350 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $49,120 IL, $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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