Program Analysis
At $44,282 per year, Teacher Education graduates from Aurora University earn slightly above the $41,412 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
The 4.3x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $21,406 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #315 out of 679 programs, Aurora University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $44,282 to $48,179 over five years (9% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.