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Teacher Education at Carroll College

Helena, MT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
46 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
46
Optimistic
46
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings $43,469/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 3.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #503 of 679 Teacher Education programs

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 $497K $497K $479K
Earnings Multiple 3.1x 3.1x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 46 46 52
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$161,408
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$99,368
38% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,186
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $43,469/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 3.1x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$43,469 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #503 out of 679 programs, Carroll College's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Carroll College

Carroll College accepts 73% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,052 in Helena, MT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $99,368 — 38% 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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Compare & Explore

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Teacher Education at Other Schools

University of Illinois Chicago ($60,917) Stockton University ($59,371) Monroe College ($58,194) Pacific Lutheran University ($57,624) Rider University ($57,145) Seton Hall University ($56,300) The College of New Jersey ($56,231) Pierce College District ($55,849)

Other Majors at Carroll College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($75,007) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($48,337) Biology, General ($35,157) Public Health ($30,831) Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General ($30,457) Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions ($22,319)

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For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Carroll College's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Teacher Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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 →