# Kentucky State University: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Frankfort, KY. IPEDS 157058, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kentucky-state-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,378
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $34,522 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,436 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in KY: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (7 colleges, $45,738): -$11,216
- Versus the U.S. median: -$16,481

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.67 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $34,522 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,225 | $47,751 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $6,739 | $31,471 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $5,256 | $24,546 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $1,958 | $9,144 | 9.1 years |
| 110k+ | not reported | not reported | not available |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | $74,873 | $22,250 | $17,988 | 61% |
| University of Kentucky | $51,379 | $24,002 | $18,851 | 71% |
| Morehead State University | $47,242 | $29,225 | $9,793 | 52% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $45,738 | $29,000 | $8,191 | 52% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $41,893 | $19,750 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Western Kentucky University | $40,838 | $30,375 | $10,990 | 56% |
| Kentucky State University | $34,522 | $26,436 | $8,040 | 32% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $61,560 KY, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage not reported metro, $60,610 KY, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported metro, $35,570 KY, $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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