# Rhode Island College: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Providence, RI. IPEDS 217420, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rhode-island-college/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,789
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,057 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,659 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in RI: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,054

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.64 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,057 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 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $6,989 | $32,429 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $8,701 | $40,373 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $12,809 | $59,434 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $15,681 | $72,760 | 5.5 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island | $64,916 | $23,250 | $21,440 | 73% |
| Rhode Island College | $53,057 | $29,659 | $9,478 | 48% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (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
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (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
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $52,420 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $53,630 RI, $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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