Teacher Education at Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
43
Optimistic
43
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,450/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI
3.0x 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 | $473K | $475K | $460K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.0x | 3.0x | 2.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 76% | 72% | 62% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 43 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$157,480
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,959
7.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,827
13% growth from Year 1
About Northwest Nazarene University
With a 63% acceptance rate, Northwest Nazarene University is moderately selective, a smaller institution with 1,138 students in Nampa, ID. The average net cost of $102,148 over four years represents a 35% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Northwest Nazarene 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 Northwest Nazarene University?
A score of 43/100 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 $459,907 in decade earnings vs $473,391 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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