Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $36,483 track close to the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 12.8x 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 — 30% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $22,017 debt-to-$36,483 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #403 out of 679 programs, Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,483 to $44,875 shows 23% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.