# University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Lincoln, NE. IPEDS 181464, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,786
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,293 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NE: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (6 colleges, $48,424): +$2,869
- Versus the U.S. median: +$290

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,293 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,751 | $54,829 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $13,054 | $56,132 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,699 | $63,206 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,975 | $81,593 | 5.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,346 | $96,088 | 6.5 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $51,293 | $23,000 | $17,747 | 67% |
| Chadron State College | $50,643 | $24,943 | $12,549 | 50% |
| Wayne State College | $48,581 | $25,957 | $15,360 | 52% |
| Doane University | $48,268 | not reported | $26,364 | 57% |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $44,687 | $26,287 | $16,242 | 58% |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $38,865 | $23,670 | $23,965 | 65% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $62,920 Lincoln, NE, $63,450 NE, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $61,940 Lincoln, NE, $62,380 NE, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $55,240 Lincoln, NE, $47,810 NE, $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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