# Hardin-Simmons University: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Abilene, TX. IPEDS 225247, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/hardin-simmons-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,334
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,722 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,709 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in TX: 9 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (11 colleges, $57,434): -$5,712
- Versus the U.S. median: +$719

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,722 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,822 | $58,605 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $15,190 | $64,406 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,248 | $73,132 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,182 | $77,092 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $25,639 | $108,709 | 6.0 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $67,192 | not reported | $19,857 | 89% |
| Texas Christian University | $61,004 | $26,500 | $36,660 | 86% |
| Texas Wesleyan University | $58,868 | $35,550 | $24,066 | 32% |
| Texas Lutheran University | $58,187 | $27,000 | $24,654 | 54% |
| Saint Edward's University | $57,818 | $26,000 | $25,578 | 63% |
| Baylor University | $57,434 | $27,000 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Howard Payne University | $56,101 | $24,467 | $23,627 | 28% |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $52,923 | $27,000 | $26,106 | 49% |
| Hardin-Simmons University | $51,722 | $27,709 | $19,555 | 46% |
| Abilene Christian University | $49,566 | $27,000 | $26,182 | 59% |
| McMurry University | $47,035 | $28,901 | $19,581 | 44% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $59,990 Abilene, TX, $63,590 TX, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $53,480 Abilene, TX, $62,760 TX, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $40,060 Abilene, TX, $36,510 TX, $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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