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

Grand Forks, ND. IPEDS 200280, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-dakota/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,057
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,955 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in ND: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ND median for this major (6 colleges, $46,986): -$1,031
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,868

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,955 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,126 | $57,623 | 10.8 years |
| 30-48k | $12,251 | $53,782 | 10.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,206 | $66,754 | 12.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,981 | $83,327 | 15.6 years |
| 110k+ | $20,730 | $91,005 | 17.0 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at ND colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Jamestown | $49,410 | $27,000 | $19,567 | 49% |
| Valley City State University | $48,841 | $26,000 | $11,890 | 53% |
| Mayville State University | $47,852 | $27,000 | $11,456 | 41% |
| University of Mary | $46,121 | $27,000 | $17,770 | 67% |
| University of North Dakota | $45,955 | $27,000 | $18,551 | 61% |
| Minot State University | $45,941 | $25,823 | $12,703 | 45% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $61,430 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $60,030 ND, $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 $61,430 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $61,210 ND, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $60,480 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $63,260 ND, $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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