Program Analysis
Graduates earn $43,443/yr, roughly in line with the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
At 9.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,214 debt-to-$43,443 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #144 out of 348 programs, Northern Michigan University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $43,443 to $48,861 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.