# University of Nevada-Reno: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Reno, NV. IPEDS 182290, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nevada-reno/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,524
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,532 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,700 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NV: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NV median for this major (3 colleges, $55,532): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,709

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,532 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,674 | $55,512 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $13,125 | $57,488 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,537 | $63,672 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,317 | $80,228 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,646 | $94,809 | 5.0 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at NV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $56,095 | $24,913 | $10,359 | 51% |
| University of Nevada-Reno | $55,532 | $22,700 | $15,927 | 61% |
| Nevada State University | $54,646 | $30,037 | $14,068 | 34% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $62,430 Reno, NV, $65,040 NV, $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 $72,960 Reno, NV, $65,520 NV, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $61,810 Reno, NV, $61,350 NV, $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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