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Teacher Education at Friends University

Wichita, KS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
54 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
59
Pessimistic
Earnings $46,313/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 4.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #243 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 $522K $520K $499K
Earnings Multiple 4.0x 4.0x 3.8x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 55 54 59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$130,992
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$103,008
21% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,583
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $46,313 per year, Teacher Education graduates from Friends University earn slightly above the $41,412 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 4.0x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $14,583 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #243 out of 679 programs, Friends University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Friends University

Friends University accepts 56% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,015 students in Wichita, KS.

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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 Friends University

Human Resources Management and Services ($54,539) Accounting and Related Services ($54,393) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($54,090) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($41,734) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($34,522) Psychology, General ($32,760) Health and Physical Education/Fitness ($24,870) Zoology/Animal Biology ($24,692)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Friends University's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Teacher Education graduates.
How vulnerable is Teacher Education to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Teacher Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 30% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →