# West Liberty University: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

West Liberty, WV. IPEDS 237932, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-liberty-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,005
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,539 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,139 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in WV: 3 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (8 colleges, $44,129): +$410
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,284

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,539 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,714 | $54,289 | 4.6 years |
| 30-48k | $14,460 | $61,744 | 5.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,087 | $64,421 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,362 | $74,136 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $18,566 | $79,277 | 6.7 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | $51,537 | $24,621 | $15,634 | 65% |
| Shepherd University | $48,992 | $25,000 | $11,363 | 51% |
| West Liberty University | $44,539 | $26,139 | $15,366 | 60% |
| Concord University | $44,168 | $20,209 | $9,966 | 39% |
| Glenville State University | $44,090 | $23,625 | $14,006 | 34% |
| West Virginia State University | $43,924 | $26,932 | $11,139 | 39% |
| Marshall University | $43,659 | $25,886 | $7,502 | 51% |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $39,681 | $11,182 | $1,807 | 9% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $58,830 Wheeling, WV-OH, $55,630 WV, $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 $61,210 Wheeling, WV-OH, $56,610 WV, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $52,830 Wheeling, WV-OH, $64,960 WV, $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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