# Peru State College: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Peru, NE. IPEDS 181534, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/peru-state-college/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,072
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,850 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,117 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NE: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (8 colleges, $45,312): -$462
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,973

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,850 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,986 | $43,040 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $9,779 | $42,147 | 5.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,845 | $55,362 | 6.7 years |
| 75-110k | $12,313 | $53,069 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $13,450 | $57,969 | 7.0 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doane University | $53,163 | $27,000 | $26,364 | 57% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $48,486 | $24,000 | $13,441 | 47% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $48,046 | $23,128 | $17,747 | 67% |
| Chadron State College | $45,577 | $21,750 | $12,549 | 50% |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $45,047 | $27,000 | $23,965 | 65% |
| Peru State College | $44,850 | $26,117 | $11,632 | 38% |
| Wayne State College | $43,369 | $19,500 | $15,360 | 52% |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $41,922 | $23,363 | $16,242 | 58% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage not reported metro, $62,380 NE, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $63,450 NE, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage not reported metro, $65,700 NE, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% 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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