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Education at Berea College

Berea, KY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Education, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $21,709/yr (-45% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Small (5,600 openings/yr)

ROI 2.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #66 of 66 Education, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$456K	$460K	$445K
Earnings Multiple	2.3x	2.3x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	63%	47%
DegreeOutlook Score	12	11	15

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$197,304

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$17,932

91% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$38,004

75% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $21,709 per year, Education graduates from Berea College earn below the $39,301 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The financial case is thin at 2.3x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Education's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #66 of 66 Education programs, Berea College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $38,004 show a 75% jump from the $21,709 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Berea College

A 33% acceptance rate puts Berea College in competitive admissions territory, a smaller institution with 1,472 students in Berea, KY. Pell Grant recipients make up 81% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. The average net cost of $17,932 over four years represents a 91% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Education at Berea College?

A score of 11/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Education careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $444,709 in decade earnings vs $456,036 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Education from Berea College?

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.

Is Berea College a hidden gem for Education?

After financial aid, the average student pays $17,932 over four years — 91% below the $197,304 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 →