Teacher Education at Assumption University

Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
54 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $48,641/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 2.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #244 of 679 Teacher Education programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $542K $539K $516K
Earnings Multiple 2.7x 2.7x 2.6x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 55 54 57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$197,656
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$115,412
42% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $48,641 per year, Teacher Education graduates from Assumption University earn slightly above the $41,412 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

An earnings multiple of 2.7x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$48,641 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #244 out of 679 programs, Assumption University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Assumption University

With 87% of applicants admitted, Assumption University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,664 students in Worcester, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $115,412 — 42% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr
Training and development specialists $65,850/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Assumption University's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Teacher Education graduates.
How vulnerable is Teacher Education to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Teacher Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 30% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →