# The University of Montana-Western: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Dillon, MT. IPEDS 180692, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-montana-western/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,151
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,457 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,557 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MT: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MT median for this major (3 colleges, $46,657): -$200
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,546

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,457 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,822 | $64,772 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,058 | $61,433 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $15,951 | $69,706 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,785 | $77,720 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $20,125 | $87,946 | 6.8 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at MT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Montana | $51,540 | not reported | $16,784 | 48% |
| Montana State University | $46,657 | $24,000 | $22,499 | 57% |
| The University of Montana-Western | $46,457 | $22,557 | $16,558 | 51% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $60,990 MT, $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, $57,530 MT, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported metro, $48,020 MT, $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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