# Francis Marion University: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Florence, SC. IPEDS 218061, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/francis-marion-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,122
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,933 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in SC: 16 of 18 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (18 colleges, $43,708): -$2,775
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,890

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,933 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,723 | $43,559 | 5.9 years |
| 30-48k | $9,449 | $42,332 | 5.7 years |
| 48-75k | $11,582 | $51,887 | 7.0 years |
| 75-110k | $13,788 | $61,770 | 8.3 years |
| 110k+ | $17,435 | $78,109 | 10.5 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $49,861 | $25,783 | $22,253 | 87% |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $47,705 | $27,750 | $14,656 | 34% |
| Columbia College | $46,686 | $28,000 | $18,408 | 37% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $46,581 | $27,000 | $13,966 | 49% |
| Claflin University | $46,265 | $37,377 | $17,800 | 52% |
| College of Charleston | $46,036 | $26,423 | $18,960 | 66% |
| Winthrop University | $44,487 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
| Charleston Southern University | $43,743 | $27,000 | $21,666 | 47% |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $43,728 | $24,776 | $11,641 | 40% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $43,687 | $26,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Lander University | $43,637 | $26,075 | $15,363 | 50% |
| Anderson University | $43,612 | $27,000 | $23,544 | 66% |
| Columbia International University | $43,210 | not reported | $26,036 | 47% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $42,119 | $27,375 | $13,557 | 43% |
| Newberry College | $42,108 | $27,000 | $21,656 | 45% |
| Francis Marion University | $40,933 | $29,000 | $11,386 | 43% |
| North Greenville University | $40,804 | $26,000 | $21,063 | 55% |
| Bob Jones University | $34,335 | $19,250 | $16,641 | 65% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $60,910 Florence, SC, $60,820 SC, $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 $60,950 Florence, SC, $62,580 SC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $63,000 Florence, SC, $63,070 SC, $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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