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Teacher Education at Indiana University-Kokomo

Kokomo, IN · 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 $40,553/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #242 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	$442K	$445K	$434K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	13.6x	13.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	5.0x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,716

Out-of-state: $88,172 (5.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,104

23% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,970

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,348

4% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,553/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 13.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 2% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $40,553 far exceeding the $19,970 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #242 ranking among 679 Teacher Education programs places Indiana University-Kokomo in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $40,553 to $42,348 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Indiana University-Kokomo

Indiana University-Kokomo accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,308 in Kokomo, 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 does a 54/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at Indiana University-Kokomo?

At 54/100, Indiana University-Kokomo's Teacher Education program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education at Indiana University-Kokomo?

The 30% 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 →