[nradov]

Teachers who are struggling to pay off college debt are mostly those who chose to attend private colleges without scholarships, or chose to work in high-cost areas after graduation. In most states it's possible to get a bachelor's degree plus teaching credential for under $40K total tuition. And starting salaries for teachers are at or above the average for college graduates in most places — especially for special education teachers who are in the highest demand. I totally support higher pay for teachers to attract more qualified candidates to the field, but when teachers struggle to pay off college debts that's usually the result of making some bad decisions or lack of financial discipline.

As for a CNAS or medical biller, those jobs don't even require a bachelor's degree. They can get trained more cheaply in community college.

Low pay in many of those fields you listed is only arbitrary in the sense that much of the funding ultimately comes from governments. Voters are already struggling themselves and seldom vote for tax increases.