# Ferrum College: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Ferrum, VA. IPEDS 232089, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ferrum-college/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,100
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,664 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in VA: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Education (Subject Teaching) at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $59,979 | $24,250 | $17,915 | 68% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $59,442 | $26,901 | $23,433 | 63% |
| Old Dominion University | $56,564 | $25,000 | $14,638 | 46% |
| Radford University | $53,863 | $25,523 | $14,578 | 49% |
| Regent University | $50,123 | $23,250 | $19,923 | 57% |
| Virginia State University | $48,362 | $30,000 | $15,840 | 39% |
| Ferrum College | $42,664 | $31,000 | $20,082 | 32% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,760 Roanoke, VA, $72,170 VA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $62,010 Roanoke, VA, $65,550 VA, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $36,340 Roanoke, VA, $46,290 VA, $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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