# University of Northern Iowa: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Cedar Falls, IA. IPEDS 154095, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northern-iowa/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,602
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,144 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in IA: 4 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (8 colleges, $49,920): +$224
- Versus the U.S. median: -$859

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,144 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,863 | $47,797 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,751 | $51,704 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,099 | $62,036 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,740 | $78,056 | 5.8 years |
| 110k+ | $18,706 | $82,306 | 6.1 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside University | $56,166 | $28,000 | $31,320 | 50% |
| University of Dubuque | $53,514 | not reported | $23,386 | 40% |
| Iowa State University | $52,622 | $19,000 | $18,589 | 75% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $50,144 | $26,000 | $15,901 | 68% |
| Simpson College | $49,696 | $27,000 | $21,936 | 63% |
| Wartburg College | $48,074 | $27,000 | $32,908 | 64% |
| Buena Vista University | $48,048 | $29,008 | $18,846 | 62% |
| Upper Iowa University | $47,790 | $27,000 | $20,942 | 34% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,440 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $61,200 IA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $60,780 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $60,580 IA, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $51,890 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $49,350 IA, $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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