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Subject-Area Teaching at Albion College

Albion, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,301/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)

ROI 2.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #234 of 348 Teacher Education programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Subject-Area Teaching graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$496K	$495K	$474K
Earnings Multiple	2.2x	2.2x	2.1x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$222,984

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,528

70% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,047

7.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $43,301/yr, Subject-Area Teaching graduates from Albion College land near the $41,690 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The financial case is thin at 2.2x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Subject-Area Teaching's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,047 represents roughly 7 months of the $43,301 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #234 of 348 Subject-Area Teaching programs, Albion College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Albion College

With 83% of applicants admitted, Albion College prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 1,347 students in Albion, MI. With 45% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $67,528 — 70% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Subject-Area Teaching at Albion College?

This program scores 50/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Subject-Area Teaching programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Subject-Area Teaching careers?

With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $474,418 in decade earnings vs $495,590 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is Albion College a hidden gem for Subject-Area Teaching?

After financial aid, the average student pays $67,528 over four years — 70% below the $222,984 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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