Program Analysis
At $42,791/yr, Teacher Education graduates from Eastern Michigan University land near the $41,412 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
At 7.7x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,725 debt-to-$42,791 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #274 out of 679 programs, Eastern Michigan University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $42,791 to $46,454 over five years (9% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.