# Southwestern Oklahoma State University: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Weatherford, OK. IPEDS 207865, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southwestern-oklahoma-state-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,943
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,538 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,125 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in OK: 11 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (14 colleges, $44,762): -$2,224
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,285

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,538 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,987 | $49,222 | 4.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,094 | $45,221 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,069 | $54,069 | 5.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,500 | $78,400 | 7.8 years |
| 110k+ | $19,595 | $87,786 | 8.7 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Christian University | $48,101 | $27,000 | $21,872 | 56% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $46,831 | $26,510 | $18,309 | 37% |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $46,252 | $22,626 | $15,300 | 75% |
| Oklahoma State University | $46,215 | $24,585 | $17,447 | 68% |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | $46,166 | $16,500 | $8,039 | 32% |
| Southern Nazarene University | $45,934 | not reported | $22,084 | 51% |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | $45,306 | $25,825 | $20,958 | 52% |
| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | $44,218 | not reported | $6,624 | 44% |
| Oral Roberts University | $44,177 | $26,500 | $25,365 | 57% |
| Northeastern State University | $43,116 | $23,807 | $12,710 | 35% |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | $42,538 | $23,125 | $14,459 | 40% |
| East Central University | $41,552 | $24,750 | $8,683 | 34% |
| Cameron University | $39,904 | $27,375 | $10,912 | 31% |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | $39,527 | not reported | $10,104 | 30% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage not reported metro, $48,200 OK, $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, $48,710 OK, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage not reported metro, $61,040 OK, $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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