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

Memphis, TN. IPEDS 220862, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-memphis/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,502
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,293 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,439 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in TN: 10 of 19 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (19 colleges, $44,293): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,530

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,293 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,607 | $47,307 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,917 | 5.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,923 | $62,097 | 6.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,384 | $77,533 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $18,691 | $83,362 | 8.5 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $55,188 | not reported | $15,846 | 94% |
| Southern Adventist University | $50,119 | $24,250 | $24,345 | 49% |
| Lee University | $48,382 | $23,832 | $18,878 | 63% |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $46,925 | not reported | $14,836 | 48% |
| Austin Peay State University | $46,900 | $25,000 | $9,735 | 40% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $46,252 | $22,500 | $13,359 | 54% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $46,029 | $22,517 | $14,265 | 50% |
| Tennessee State University | $45,886 | $29,000 | $15,796 | 34% |
| Lipscomb University | $44,328 | $21,500 | $24,739 | 72% |
| University of Memphis | $44,293 | $28,439 | $12,397 | 51% |
| King University | $44,219 | $22,750 | $22,347 | 48% |
| Milligan University | $44,167 | $27,000 | $21,365 | 63% |
| East Tennessee State University | $43,687 | $15,000 | $15,983 | 53% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $43,264 | $14,566 | $14,246 | 58% |
| Freed-Hardeman University | $43,057 | $23,125 | $21,574 | 71% |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $42,481 | $21,000 | $10,701 | 53% |
| Carson-Newman University | $42,340 | $26,500 | $20,251 | 53% |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | $42,332 | not reported | $16,813 | 53% |
| Lincoln Memorial University | $40,508 | not reported | $20,406 | 50% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $61,510 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $59,980 TN, $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 $62,230 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $61,860 TN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $62,250 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $62,280 TN, $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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