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

Pocatello, ID. IPEDS 142276, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/idaho-state-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,105
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,189 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,486 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in ID: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (6 colleges, $45,863): +$326
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,634

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,189 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,593 | $47,139 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,011 | $44,549 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $11,538 | $51,344 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $14,483 | $64,449 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $16,288 | $72,482 | 7.0 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | $50,237 | $26,750 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Boise State University | $47,419 | $24,000 | $21,610 | 60% |
| Idaho State University | $46,189 | $26,486 | $12,193 | 39% |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $45,537 | $26,250 | $29,580 | 71% |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $43,228 | $27,988 | $15,635 | 40% |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $42,923 | $15,335 | $8,221 | 56% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $60,840 Pocatello, ID, $61,600 ID, $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 not reported Pocatello, ID, $61,690 ID, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $56,260 Pocatello, ID, $61,720 ID, $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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