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Teacher Education at Converse University

Spartanburg, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
46 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,850/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 5.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #509 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 $457K $459K $446K
Earnings Multiple 4.9x 5.0x 4.8x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 47 46 57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$92,384
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$78,848
15% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,799
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,850 track close to the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

An earnings multiple of 5.0x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,799 represents roughly 8 months of the $38,850 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #509 of 679 Teacher Education programs, Converse University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Converse University

With a 64% acceptance rate, Converse University is moderately selective, a smaller institution with 845 students in Spartanburg, SC. Pell Grant recipients make up 41% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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
View all 11 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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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 Converse University

Business Administration, Management and Operations ($31,449) Psychology, General ($25,879)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Converse University?
A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Teacher Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $446,269 in decade earnings vs $456,648 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →