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

Brookings, SD. IPEDS 219356, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/south-dakota-state-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,625
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,076 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in SD: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SD median for this major (3 colleges, $50,270): -$194
- Versus the U.S. median: -$927

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,076 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,266 | $61,629 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $15,248 | $65,871 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $18,073 | $78,075 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,706 | $89,450 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $21,886 | $94,548 | 6.6 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at SD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills State University | $52,883 | not reported | $15,911 | 43% |
| University of South Dakota | $50,270 | $27,000 | $19,858 | 60% |
| South Dakota State University | $50,076 | $26,000 | $19,841 | 62% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $51,050 SD, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage not reported metro, $50,130 SD, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported metro, $36,360 SD, $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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