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Teacher Education at East Central University

Ada, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,370/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #231 of 679 Teacher Education programs Top 50%

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	$448K	$451K	$439K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.9x	14.0x	13.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,128

Out-of-state: $70,168 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$37,148

-16% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,618

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,004

7% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,370/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Teacher Education programs nationally.

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.

With first-year pay of $40,370 far exceeding the $18,618 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #231 of 679 Teacher Education programs, East Central University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $43,004 are relatively flat compared to the $40,370 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About East Central University

A 66% admission rate makes East Central University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 2,157 students in Ada, OK.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at East Central University?

A score of 55/100 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 $439,148 in decade earnings vs $447,905 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →