Teacher Education at Chadron State College
Chadron, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
58
Optimistic
57
Base Case
66
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,320/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI
14.8x earnings multiple
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 | $479K | $480K | $464K |
| Earnings Multiple | 14.8x | 14.8x | 14.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 76% | 72% | 62% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 58 | 57 | 66 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$32,312
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,186
5.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,375
15% growth from Year 1
About Chadron State College
a compact campus enrolling 1,634 students in Chadron, NE.
See all programs and financial aid at Chadron State College →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Chadron State College?
A score of 57/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Teacher Education field.
Will AI replace Teacher Education careers?
With 30% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $464,236 in decade earnings vs $478,703 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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