Program Analysis
Graduates earn $45,184/yr, edging above the $41,690 national average for Teacher Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 10.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $22,500 in median debt against $45,184 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #91 out of 348 programs, Northern Illinois University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $45,184 to $53,340 over five years (18% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.