Teacher Education at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
62 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
63
Optimistic
62
Base Case
66
Pessimistic
Earnings $46,744/yr (13% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 11.6x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #95 of 679 Teacher Education programs Top 25%

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 $486K $486K $470K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.6x 11.6x 11.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.6x 3.6x 3.5x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 63 62 66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,796
Out-of-state: $134,868 (3.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$45,632
-9% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,267
5.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,181
3% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $46,744 per year, Teacher Education graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis earn slightly above the $41,412 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.6x 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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $21,267 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #95 of 679 nationally, this is a top-5% Teacher Education program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $48,181 are relatively flat compared to the $46,744 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Indiana University-Indianapolis

With 81% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-Indianapolis prioritizes broad access, enrolling 16,582 students in Indianapolis, IN.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Indiana University-Indianapolis?
A score of 62/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Teacher Education field.
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 $470,091 in decade earnings vs $485,892 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Indiana University-Indianapolis's Teacher Education program stand out?
Ranked #95 of 679 programs nationally, Indiana University-Indianapolis lands in the top 25%. 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 →