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Teacher Education at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,097/yr (23% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)

ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #39 of 348 Teacher Education programs Top 25%

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	$524K	$521K	$494K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.7x	12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	68	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,976

4% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $51,097 per year, Teacher Education graduates from Oklahoma State University-Main Campus earn slightly above the $41,690 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 12.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $20,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ranks #39 among 348 Teacher Education programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The limited growth from $51,097 to $52,976 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

With 71% of applicants admitted, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 20,814 students in Stillwater, OK.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 68/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

At 68/100, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's Teacher Education program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

The 43% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus one of the best schools for Teacher Education?

Among 348 Teacher Education programs, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's #39 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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