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Teacher Education at Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
48 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings $44,023/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 3.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #454 of 679 Teacher Education programs

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 $454K $456K $444K
Earnings Multiple 3.6x 3.6x 3.5x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 49 48 54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$126,744
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$84,124
34% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,120
0% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $44,023 at Hardin-Simmons University come in 6% above the national median of $41,412 for Teacher Education programs.

An earnings multiple of 3.6x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #454 of 679 Teacher Education programs, Hardin-Simmons University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $44,120 are relatively flat compared to the $44,023 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Hardin-Simmons University

Hardin-Simmons University accepts 97% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,275 students in Abilene, TX. The average net cost of $84,124 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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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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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 Hardin-Simmons University

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($48,334) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($39,445) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($35,582) Psychology, General ($31,503) Health and Physical Education/Fitness ($30,789) Biology, General ($30,520)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Hardin-Simmons University?
A score of 48/100 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 $443,754 in decade earnings vs $453,562 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →