# Fayetteville State University: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Fayetteville, NC. IPEDS 198543, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fayetteville-state-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,080
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,732 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,087 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NC: 7 of 25 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (25 colleges, $48,824): +$1,908
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,909

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.55 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,732 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 | $6,233 | $28,360 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $6,908 | $31,431 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $8,983 | $40,873 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $13,354 | $60,761 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $14,112 | $64,210 | 3.7 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | $63,041 | $20,000 | $41,555 | 84% |
| North Carolina Central University | $53,794 | $31,880 | $15,359 | 42% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $51,778 | $24,000 | $10,965 | 56% |
| Winston-Salem State University | $51,520 | $30,000 | $13,479 | 47% |
| High Point University | $51,469 | $24,500 | $38,707 | 74% |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $50,733 | not reported | $17,432 | 42% |
| Fayetteville State University | $50,732 | $30,087 | $7,892 | 39% |
| Wingate University | $50,391 | $25,925 | $20,748 | 46% |
| Elizabeth City State University | $50,146 | not reported | $6,364 | 44% |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $49,209 | $13,640 | $11,655 | 91% |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $49,034 | $23,250 | $10,260 | 44% |
| Catawba College | $48,982 | $20,655 | $17,879 | 47% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $48,824 | $21,500 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $48,399 | $24,763 | $15,435 | 69% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $48,024 | $20,130 | $20,109 | 71% |
| Campbell University | $47,989 | $21,500 | $24,516 | 61% |
| East Carolina University | $47,970 | $23,625 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of Mount Olive | $47,411 | $35,963 | $18,853 | 52% |
| Mars Hill University | $47,176 | not reported | $19,910 | 45% |
| Western Carolina University | $47,105 | $24,714 | $13,315 | 60% |
| Belmont Abbey College | $46,372 | $27,000 | $24,639 | 47% |
| Appalachian State University | $46,057 | $21,500 | $16,836 | 75% |
| Lees-McRae College | $45,862 | $15,000 | $28,340 | 42% |
| Gardner-Webb University | $45,110 | $27,000 | $17,674 | 55% |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | $44,131 | $27,000 | $20,689 | 48% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $54,350 Fayetteville, NC, $54,930 NC, $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 $49,580 Fayetteville, NC, $57,650 NC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $70,750 Fayetteville, NC, $65,250 NC, $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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