Teacher Education at Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
63
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,501/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI
14.4x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)
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 | $463K | $465K | $451K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.3x | 14.4x | 14.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.7x | 3.7x | 3.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 76% | 72% | 62% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 51 | 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)
$32,332
Out-of-state: $125,348 (3.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,136
18% growth from Year 1
About Montana State University
With 87% of applicants admitted, Montana State University prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 14,472 in Bozeman, MT.
See all programs and financial aid at Montana State 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 Montana State University's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 51/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Teacher Education graduates.
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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