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

Fargo, ND. IPEDS 200332, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-dakota-state-university-main-campus/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,970
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,339 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,485 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in ND: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ND median for this major (6 colleges, $50,679): +$1,660
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,336

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,339 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,370 | $40,666 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,343 | $49,229 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $11,923 | $51,746 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,082 | $69,796 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $18,856 | $81,835 | 7.0 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at ND colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City State University | $52,500 | $26,041 | $11,890 | 53% |
| North Dakota State University | $52,339 | $25,485 | $15,543 | 64% |
| University of North Dakota | $51,253 | not reported | $18,551 | 61% |
| Minot State University | $50,105 | $28,324 | $12,703 | 45% |
| University of Mary | $49,612 | $27,399 | $17,770 | 67% |
| University of Jamestown | $48,203 | not reported | $19,567 | 49% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,460 Fargo, ND-MN, $61,210 ND, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $60,210 Fargo, ND-MN, $60,030 ND, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $41,240 Fargo, ND-MN, $37,100 ND, $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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