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

Lawrence, KS. IPEDS 155317, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-kansas/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,405
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,434 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,776 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in KS: 1 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (15 colleges, $46,079): +$4,355
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,611

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,434 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,544 | $53,437 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,942 | $55,133 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $15,154 | $64,556 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $19,169 | $81,660 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $22,544 | $96,037 | 5.9 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $50,434 | $24,776 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $50,010 | $25,583 | $27,963 | 28% |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $50,010 | $25,583 | not reported | not reported |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $47,730 | $26,875 | $32,165 | 54% |
| Wichita State University | $47,389 | $30,250 | $13,194 | 51% |
| Kansas State University | $46,562 | $24,999 | $19,406 | 71% |
| Emporia State University | $46,195 | $23,976 | $16,261 | 56% |
| University of Saint Mary | $46,079 | not reported | $22,519 | 48% |
| Newman University | $45,869 | $25,000 | $19,971 | 53% |
| Fort Hays State University | $45,190 | $30,800 | $12,569 | 48% |
| Friends University | $45,032 | $27,000 | $27,715 | 43% |
| Benedictine College | $44,163 | $23,377 | $27,891 | 62% |
| Pittsburg State University | $43,465 | $22,727 | $15,784 | 57% |
| Washburn University | $43,351 | $22,945 | $15,280 | 53% |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | $40,174 | $26,899 | $22,671 | 49% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $50,310 Lawrence, KS, $56,450 KS, $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 $62,080 Lawrence, KS, $59,920 KS, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $64,770 Lawrence, KS, $62,010 KS, $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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