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Education Studies at Albany State University

Albany, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Education, Other

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,034/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk High (24% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,600 openings/yr)

ROI 16.5x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #12 of 22 Education, Other programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Education Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$385K	$391K	$386K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.2x	16.5x	16.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.9x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	75%	71%	63%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	26	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,736

Out-of-state: $66,624 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,004

-140% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,782

12.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$33,826

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Albany State University's Education Studies graduates start at $28,034/yr, trailing the $33,981 national average by 18%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Education Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Education Studies's typical career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $28,782 against $28,034/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.0 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #12 of 22 Education Studies programs, Albany State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $28,034 to $33,826 over five years — a 21% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Albany State University

enrolling 5,829 students in Albany, GA. Pell Grant recipients make up 65% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Teachers and instructors, all other $64,690/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Education Studies at Albany State University?

A score of 26/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Education Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Education Studies at Albany State University worth the student debt?

Median debt of $28,782 against $28,034/yr starting salary means roughly 1.0 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Will AI replace Education Studies careers?

With 24% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $386,209 in decade earnings vs $385,034 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Education Studies from Albany State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →