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Teacher Education at Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO · 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 $33,262/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #573 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	$408K	$413K	$407K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.0x	11.1x	10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	6.1x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,160

Out-of-state: $67,528 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$49,936

-34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$30,259

10.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $33,262 per year, Teacher Education graduates from Lincoln University earn below the $41,412 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.1x 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 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $30,259 represents roughly 11 months of the $33,262 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #573 of 679 Teacher Education programs, Lincoln University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Lincoln University

with a smaller student body of 1,357 in Jefferson City, MO. 46% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic 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

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 Lincoln University?

A score of 42/100 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 $406,506 in decade earnings vs $407,836 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from Lincoln University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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