# The College of New Jersey: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Ewing, NJ. IPEDS 187134, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-college-of-new-jersey/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $56,231
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,328 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NJ: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (8 colleges, $60,306): -$978
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,505

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,328 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,908 | $32,660 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $14,028 | $57,936 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $22,642 | $93,511 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $30,942 | $127,790 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $35,222 | $145,467 | 6.4 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | $62,399 | $27,000 | $31,446 | 70% |
| Saint Peter's University | $62,040 | $26,627 | $12,199 | 58% |
| Centenary University | $61,358 | $27,000 | $20,503 | 56% |
| Caldwell University | $60,433 | not reported | $24,691 | 57% |
| Rider University | $60,178 | $26,466 | $24,792 | 61% |
| The College of New Jersey | $59,328 | $26,000 | $27,646 | 86% |
| Kean University | $58,885 | $27,000 | $12,447 | 47% |
| Stockton University | $56,838 | $39,000 | $20,670 | 69% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $77,850 Trenton-Princeton, NJ, $78,200 NJ, $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 $79,100 Trenton-Princeton, NJ, $82,200 NJ, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $82,070 Trenton-Princeton, NJ, $77,020 NJ, $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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