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Teacher Education at Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, GA · 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 $48,203/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 28.0x earnings multiple (9.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #18 of 679 Teacher Education programs Top 5%

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	$500K	$499K	$481K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	28.0x	28.0x	27.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.4x	9.4x	9.1x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	72	75

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$17,832

Out-of-state: $52,976 (9.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,784

-162% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,369

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,927

4% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $48,203/yr, edging above the $41,412 national average for Teacher Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 28.0x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

At $18,369 in median debt against $48,203 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #18 of 679 nationally, this is a top-5% Teacher Education program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $49,927 are relatively flat compared to the $48,203 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Georgia Gwinnett College

Georgia Gwinnett College has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 11,156 in Lawrenceville, GA. Pell Grant recipients make up 50% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Georgia Gwinnett College?

This program scores 72/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Teacher Education nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

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 $481,188 in decade earnings vs $499,512 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Georgia Gwinnett College's Teacher Education program stand out?

Ranked #18 of 679 programs nationally, Georgia Gwinnett College lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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