# Wichita State University: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Wichita, KS. IPEDS 156125, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wichita-state-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,121
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,728 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,145 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in KS: 3 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (7 colleges, $50,458): +$1,270
- Versus the U.S. median: +$725

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,728 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,734 | $43,414 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $9,696 | $43,244 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $13,564 | $60,495 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $16,893 | $75,343 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $19,184 | $85,561 | 4.9 years |

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

## Education (Subject Teaching) at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | $53,945 | $23,082 | $12,569 | 48% |
| University of Kansas | $52,106 | $24,174 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Wichita State University | $51,728 | $22,145 | $13,194 | 51% |
| Emporia State University | $50,458 | $22,500 | $16,261 | 56% |
| Kansas State University | $48,801 | $22,814 | $19,406 | 71% |
| Pittsburg State University | $48,757 | $24,125 | $15,784 | 57% |
| Washburn University | $47,948 | not reported | $15,280 | 53% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,840 Wichita, KS, $59,920 KS, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $58,640 Wichita, KS, $56,450 KS, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $28,330 Wichita, KS, $42,900 KS, $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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