# University of Alaska Fairbanks: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Fairbanks, AK. IPEDS 102614, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alaska-fairbanks/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,619
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,423 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,573 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in AK: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,600

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,423 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,992 | $35,484 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $6,065 | $26,929 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $11,323 | $50,274 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $15,526 | $68,935 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $17,512 | $77,753 | 5.6 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at AK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage | $60,612 | $27,750 | $15,301 | 30% |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | $54,423 | $24,573 | $10,892 | 38% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $79,160 Fairbanks-College, AK, $79,260 AK, $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 $78,740 Fairbanks-College, AK, $79,650 AK, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $70,870 Fairbanks-College, AK, $81,860 AK, $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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