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Teacher Education at Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,983/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

ROI 8.5x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #593 of 679 Teacher Education programs

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	$466K	$467K	$454K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.5x	8.5x	8.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,984

Out-of-state: $96,456 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,652

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

7.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,853

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,983 place Ohio University-Main Campus below the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

At 8.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$34,983 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #593 out of 679 programs, Ohio University-Main 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 $34,983 to $43,853 shows 25% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Ohio University-Main Campus

Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 18,456 in Athens, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Training and development specialists $65,850/yr

View all 11 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio University-Main Campus's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Teacher Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Teacher Education to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Teacher Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 30% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Teacher Education earnings lower at Ohio University-Main Campus?

Lower starting pay at Ohio University-Main Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →