Teacher Education at Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
49
Base Case
58
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,963/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI
8.4x earnings multiple (6.0x 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 | $446K | $449K | $438K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.4x | 8.4x | 8.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.9x | 6.0x | 5.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 76% | 72% | 62% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 49 | 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)
$53,216
Out-of-state: $75,200 (6.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,750
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,759
7% growth from Year 1
About Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University accepts 70% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 6,425 in Marquette, MI.
See all programs and financial aid at Northern Michigan 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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Northern Michigan University?
A score of 49/100 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 $437,801 in decade earnings vs $446,251 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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