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

Terre Haute, IN. IPEDS 151324, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-state-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,204
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,482 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in IN: 23 of 24 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (26 colleges, $48,156): -$3,674
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,341

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,482 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,455 | $27,821 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $6,571 | $28,321 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $9,317 | $40,156 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $15,450 | $66,590 | 7.4 years |
| 110k+ | $19,345 | $83,377 | 9.3 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Northwest | $54,088 | $31,000 | $5,130 | 37% |
| Valparaiso University | $53,495 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $52,269 | $23,741 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Saint Mary's College | $51,665 | $27,000 | $25,292 | 69% |
| Marian University | $50,399 | $27,000 | $24,018 | 67% |
| Marian University-Ancilla | $50,399 | $27,000 | $19,463 | not reported |
| Taylor University | $50,237 | $25,000 | $24,865 | 74% |
| University of Indianapolis | $49,861 | $27,000 | $21,602 | 56% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $49,540 | $23,000 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $49,224 | $27,000 | $6,079 | 43% |
| Purdue University | $48,502 | $18,646 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | $48,406 | $15,250 | $19,932 | 69% |
| Ball State University | $48,344 | $24,655 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Anderson University | $47,968 | $26,851 | $25,021 | 54% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $47,578 | $24,739 | $22,866 | 67% |
| Indiana University-East | $47,103 | $25,866 | $8,134 | 40% |
| Franklin College | $46,423 | $27,000 | $22,855 | 60% |
| Indiana University-Southeast | $46,073 | $24,145 | $7,888 | 39% |
| Indiana University-South Bend | $45,755 | $26,000 | $8,653 | 40% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $45,525 | $25,834 | $13,171 | 36% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $45,245 | $23,500 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Bethel University | $45,222 | $27,000 | $18,610 | 53% |
| Indiana State University | $44,482 | $25,000 | $10,873 | 43% |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | $43,726 | $25,885 | $3,968 | 46% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $57,320 Terre Haute, IN, $59,700 IN, $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 $61,650 Terre Haute, IN, $61,880 IN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $49,930 Terre Haute, IN, $61,050 IN, $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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