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

Mississippi State, MS. IPEDS 176080, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mississippi-state-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,658
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,541 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,750 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MS: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (7 colleges, $44,990): +$4,551
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,462

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,541 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,332 | $62,774 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $14,372 | $62,949 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $18,671 | $81,779 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,704 | $90,684 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,987 | $100,683 | 5.3 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Carey University | $61,978 | $25,524 | $14,258 | 60% |
| Mississippi State University | $49,541 | $15,750 | $17,595 | 67% |
| University of Mississippi | $47,048 | $21,000 | $13,314 | 72% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $44,990 | not reported | $21,708 | 49% |
| Mississippi College | $44,329 | $26,000 | $27,712 | 59% |
| Delta State University | $43,300 | $22,500 | $13,540 | 48% |
| Jackson State University | $40,365 | $28,875 | $23,836 | 51% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $50,980 MS, $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, $49,790 MS, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported metro, not reported MS, $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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