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

Salt Lake City, UT. IPEDS 230764, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-utah/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $54,604
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,081 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,472 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in UT: 1 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (7 colleges, $54,243): +$6,838
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,258

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.6 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,081 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,123 | $60,366 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $13,424 | $61,750 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $14,246 | $65,532 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $17,663 | $81,250 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,533 | $99,052 | 4.4 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | $61,081 | $25,472 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Utah Tech University | $57,758 | $27,565 | $16,039 | 38% |
| Weber State University | $55,299 | $18,670 | $10,258 | 46% |
| Southern Utah University | $54,243 | $13,625 | $10,462 | 61% |
| Utah State University | $51,874 | $16,574 | $14,936 | 59% |
| Brigham Young University | $50,251 | $13,385 | $15,564 | 81% |
| Utah Valley University | $48,831 | $11,625 | $6,376 | 45% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $77,920 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $74,810 UT, $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 $77,490 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $76,330 UT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $67,720 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $60,900 UT, $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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