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

Lynchburg, VA. IPEDS 232557, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/liberty-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,136
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,952 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $33,450 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lynchburg | $47,536 | not reported | $22,235 | 57% |
| Liberty University | $40,952 | $33,450 | $29,357 | 65% |
| Regent University | $35,318 | $31,250 | $19,923 | 57% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $50,470 Lynchburg, VA, $65,550 VA, $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 $58,290 Lynchburg, VA, $72,170 VA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $72,580 Lynchburg, VA, $77,690 VA, $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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