# Kean University: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Union, NJ. IPEDS 185262, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kean-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,929
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,156 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,625 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NJ: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (6 colleges, $62,718): +$438
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,153

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.56 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,156 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,374 | $33,625 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $7,859 | $35,837 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $12,136 | $55,340 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $20,146 | $91,866 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $20,110 | $91,702 | 3.5 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | $65,007 | $27,000 | $15,566 | 65% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $63,203 | $31,000 | $18,745 | 44% |
| Kean University | $63,156 | $29,625 | $12,447 | 47% |
| The College of New Jersey | $62,281 | $26,000 | $27,646 | 86% |
| Rider University | $61,208 | $27,000 | $24,792 | 61% |
| Rowan University | $57,739 | $27,000 | $22,408 | 67% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $100,800 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $82,200 NJ, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $96,900 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $78,200 NJ, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $66,110 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $76,700 NJ, $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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