# University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Eau Claire, WI. IPEDS 240268, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-eau-claire/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,178
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,473 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in WI: 7 of 18 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (18 colleges, $46,672): +$801
- Versus the U.S. median: -$350

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,473 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,270 | $45,085 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,150 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $12,766 | $56,043 | 5.7 years |
| 75-110k | $18,278 | $80,240 | 8.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,778 | $91,215 | 9.2 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | $56,955 | $23,250 | $31,487 | 83% |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | $53,548 | $27,000 | $23,245 | 64% |
| Carroll University | $50,285 | $27,000 | $15,193 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $49,640 | $23,000 | $17,354 | 90% |
| Edgewood College | $48,946 | $27,000 | $26,113 | 60% |
| Carthage College | $48,349 | $25,954 | $26,565 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $47,473 | $25,000 | $16,550 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $47,256 | $26,701 | $17,490 | 55% |
| Alverno College | $46,708 | $30,584 | $22,540 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $46,637 | $28,687 | $14,158 | 59% |
| Saint Norbert College | $46,418 | $27,000 | $26,172 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $46,328 | $22,785 | $16,210 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $46,004 | $27,000 | $14,054 | 57% |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $45,902 | $27,000 | $14,305 | 46% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $45,665 | $27,000 | $36,201 | 68% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $45,181 | $25,240 | $14,559 | 51% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $43,805 | $26,000 | $16,032 | 56% |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | $43,561 | $32,774 | $12,220 | 42% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $60,340 Eau Claire, WI, $61,210 WI, $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 $61,180 Eau Claire, WI, $62,870 WI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $62,180 Eau Claire, WI, $70,770 WI, $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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