# Metropolitan State University of Denver: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Denver, CO. IPEDS 127565, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,954
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,666 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in CO: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,337

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.76 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,666 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,481 | $59,410 | 8.4 years |
| 30-48k | $12,436 | $59,195 | 8.4 years |
| 48-75k | $14,927 | $71,053 | 10.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,539 | $93,006 | 13.2 years |
| 110k+ | $23,822 | $113,393 | 16.1 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $47,666 | $28,000 | $15,327 | 32% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $47,303 | $23,125 | $17,760 | 51% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,230 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $72,900 CO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $76,910 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $63,410 CO, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $47,110 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $47,110 CO, $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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