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Teacher Education at Harding University

Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,489/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)

ROI 4.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #265 of 348 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	$480K	$481K	$463K
Earnings Multiple	4.8x	4.8x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$99,552

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$82,316

17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,567

15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,489/yr, roughly in line with the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 4.8x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $27,000 against $40,489/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #265 ranking among 348 Teacher Education programs places Harding University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $40,489 to $46,567 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Harding University

Harding University accepts 100% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,323 students in Searcy, AR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at Harding University?

At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Teacher Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education at Harding University?

The 43% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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