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

Salem, MA. IPEDS 167729, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/salem-state-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,808 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MA: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (4 colleges, $57,032): -$1,224
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,805

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,808 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,516 | $45,429 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $13,870 | $59,918 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $13,821 | $59,707 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $17,590 | $75,989 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $23,223 | $100,323 | 6.3 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | $59,858 | $25,125 | $24,402 | 89% |
| Bridgewater State University | $58,255 | $27,000 | $16,383 | 53% |
| Salem State University | $55,808 | $27,000 | $15,996 | 50% |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $54,947 | $27,000 | $24,100 | 69% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $98,850 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $95,260 MA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $98,060 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $94,000 MA, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $56,220 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $55,130 MA, $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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