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
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
56
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,853
25% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at Ohio University-Main Campus →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
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.
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