Teacher Education at Mercer University
Macon, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
43
Optimistic
43
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,715/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI
3.2x earnings multiple
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 | $517K | $515K | $495K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.2x | 3.2x | 3.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 76% | 72% | 62% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 43 | 52 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$163,560
Median Debt at Graduation
$35,500
10.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,213
26% growth from Year 1
About Mercer University
Mercer University accepts 66% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 4,620 students in Macon, GA. The average net cost of $89,400 over four years represents a 45% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Mercer University →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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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Mercer University's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Teacher Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Teacher Education to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Teacher Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 30% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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