# University of Akron Main Campus: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Akron, OH. IPEDS 200800, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-akron-main-campus/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,111
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,100 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in OH: 11 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (13 colleges, $46,483): -$2,383
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,903

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.51 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,100 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,413 | $46,963 | 5.4 years |
| 30-48k | $10,131 | $45,691 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,519 | $60,971 | 7.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,800 | $80,278 | 9.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,226 | $91,219 | 10.5 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $52,459 | $23,250 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Capital University | $51,851 | $27,000 | $22,576 | 60% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $49,054 | $24,560 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Wright State University | $48,724 | $26,000 | $15,415 | 42% |
| Cleveland State University | $48,254 | not reported | $14,764 | 51% |
| Bowling Green State University | $47,937 | $27,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| University of Cincinnati | $46,483 | not reported | $25,648 | 75% |
| Ashland University | $45,115 | $27,000 | $21,988 | 61% |
| Cedarville University | $44,668 | $21,000 | $24,468 | 73% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $44,283 | $26,750 | $20,787 | 64% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $44,100 | $27,000 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Youngstown State University | $42,737 | $26,751 | $12,767 | 51% |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | $38,069 | $27,000 | $22,421 | 68% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $81,820 Akron, OH, $78,800 OH, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $78,560 Akron, OH, $77,370 OH, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $39,390 Akron, OH, $46,530 OH, $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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