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

University Park, PA. IPEDS 214777, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $50,006
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,131 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in PA: 9 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (12 colleges, $52,228): -$97
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,128

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,131 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,845 | $83,349 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $20,049 | $84,206 | 5.2 years |
| 48-75k | $25,667 | $107,801 | 6.6 years |
| 75-110k | $31,834 | $133,703 | 8.2 years |
| 110k+ | $37,831 | $158,890 | 9.7 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $55,303 | $27,000 | $18,134 | 43% |
| Messiah University | $54,115 | $27,000 | $26,502 | 75% |
| Robert Morris University | $53,974 | $27,000 | $23,003 | 66% |
| Temple University | $52,739 | $26,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $52,228 | $26,176 | $15,350 | 48% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $52,228 | $26,176 | $17,945 | 40% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $52,228 | $26,176 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $52,131 | $26,000 | $23,330 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $52,131 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $49,665 | $27,000 | $21,331 | 54% |
| Duquesne University | $48,096 | $27,000 | $37,730 | 78% |
| York College of Pennsylvania | $47,667 | $27,000 | $18,556 | 64% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $73,250 State College, PA, $78,800 PA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $76,760 State College, PA, $77,060 PA, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported State College, PA, $48,730 PA, $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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