Program Analysis
Florida Gulf Coast University's Teacher Education graduates start at $50,951/yr — above the $41,412 national average, though not by a wide margin.
The 21.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $17,989 in median debt clears quickly against $50,951 in annual earnings.
A #10 ranking out of 679 programs puts Florida Gulf Coast University in the top 1% for Teacher Education. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.
Earnings growth is modest: $50,951 to $52,178 over five years (2% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.