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

Kennesaw, GA. IPEDS 486840, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kennesaw-state-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,077
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,386 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in GA: 8 of 25 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (25 colleges, $49,864): +$1,522
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,563

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,386 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,235 | $57,627 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,661 | $59,633 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $15,185 | $71,521 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,263 | $86,019 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $19,309 | $90,945 | 5.1 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point University | $55,626 | not reported | $25,335 | 34% |
| Georgia State University | $54,899 | $26,750 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Georgia College & State University | $52,509 | $26,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| University of Georgia | $52,240 | $18,229 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Albany State University | $51,782 | $31,000 | $11,898 | 31% |
| Mercer University | $51,513 | $47,750 | $23,847 | 70% |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | $51,472 | $21,590 | $15,844 | 22% |
| Kennesaw State University | $51,386 | $27,000 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Middle Georgia State University | $51,369 | $23,125 | $12,361 | 25% |
| Berry College | $50,413 | $25,750 | $22,320 | 70% |
| Spelman College | $50,364 | $27,000 | $38,967 | 79% |
| University of North Georgia | $50,102 | $19,500 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Shorter University | $49,864 | $26,568 | $16,646 | 38% |
| University of West Georgia | $49,499 | $25,217 | $12,786 | 44% |
| College of Coastal Georgia | $49,491 | $17,125 | $15,261 | 26% |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $48,001 | $26,431 | $12,019 | 41% |
| Augusta University | $47,226 | $29,579 | $13,787 | 49% |
| Georgia Southern University | $47,109 | $26,750 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Columbus State University | $46,723 | $30,977 | $13,115 | 42% |
| Gordon State College | $46,514 | $23,073 | $8,105 | 20% |
| Valdosta State University | $46,155 | $26,750 | $10,945 | 42% |
| Brenau University | $46,138 | $38,250 | $18,924 | 33% |
| Piedmont University | $45,643 | $30,026 | $20,599 | 47% |
| Dalton State College | $45,604 | $18,400 | $5,012 | 25% |
| Covenant College | $43,077 | not reported | $26,265 | 72% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $76,570 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $72,290 GA, $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 $77,210 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $75,480 GA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $71,330 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $67,320 GA, $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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