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

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 174020, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,490
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,948 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,984 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MN: 7 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (15 colleges, $48,923): +$25
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,055

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.67 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,948 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,238 | $71,161 | 6.6 years |
| 30-48k | $16,656 | $77,784 | 7.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,659 | $77,798 | 7.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,994 | $88,702 | 8.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,905 | $102,296 | 9.5 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $54,799 | not reported | $16,778 | 85% |
| St Olaf College | $51,909 | $27,000 | $23,874 | 84% |
| Bethel University | $51,866 | $22,250 | $28,556 | 71% |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | $51,840 | $27,000 | $24,902 | 61% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $50,337 | $26,082 | $19,139 | 54% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $49,685 | $29,750 | $17,997 | 57% |
| Metropolitan State University | $48,948 | $27,984 | $16,863 | 44% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $48,923 | $30,795 | $13,529 | 40% |
| St Catherine University | $48,873 | $28,000 | $19,764 | 61% |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $48,822 | not reported | $22,900 | 77% |
| Winona State University | $48,767 | $26,762 | $17,503 | 57% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $48,669 | $28,000 | $18,743 | 65% |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | $48,082 | $27,000 | $27,705 | 68% |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $47,219 | $29,000 | $15,291 | 45% |
| Bemidji State University | $47,137 | $23,389 | $15,261 | 48% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,010 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $76,460 MN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $79,730 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $76,350 MN, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $46,620 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $48,050 MN, $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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