# Rhode Island College: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Providence, RI. IPEDS 217420, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rhode-island-college/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,095
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,069 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,973 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in RI: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the RI median for this major (4 colleges, $54,556): -$5,487
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,246

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.64 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,069 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,378 | $29,594 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $6,989 | $32,429 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $8,701 | $40,373 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $12,809 | $59,434 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $15,681 | $72,760 | 7.9 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salve Regina University | $59,178 | $27,000 | $36,967 | 77% |
| University of Rhode Island | $56,999 | $24,026 | $21,440 | 73% |
| Roger Williams University | $52,114 | $27,000 | $37,999 | 69% |
| Rhode Island College | $49,069 | $27,973 | $9,478 | 48% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $86,720 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $90,930 RI, $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 $92,110 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $92,610 RI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $72,550 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $75,910 RI, $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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