Teacher Education at Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
60
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,028/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI
13.6x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)
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 | $451K | $454K | $442K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.5x | 13.6x | 13.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.4x | 4.4x | 4.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 76% | 72% | 62% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 44 | 43 | 60 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,412
Out-of-state: $103,568 (4.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,994
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,892
27% growth from Year 1
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 6,517 students in Cheney, WA.
See all programs and financial aid at Eastern Washington University →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 Eastern Washington University?
A score of 43/100 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 $441,613 in decade earnings vs $450,932 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from Eastern Washington University?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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