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Teacher Education at Ottawa University-Surprise

Surprise, AZ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
49 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
50
Optimistic
49
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings $42,056/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 3.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #417 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 $485K $485K $469K
Earnings Multiple 3.4x 3.4x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 50 49 56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$141,200
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$140,324
1% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $42,056 track close to the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 3.4x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

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

The $22,000 debt-to-$42,056 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #417 out of 679 programs, Ottawa University-Surprise's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Ottawa University-Surprise

Ottawa University-Surprise admits 40% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, with a smaller student body of 768 in Surprise, AZ.

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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 →

Compare & Explore

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Teacher Education at Other Schools

University of Illinois Chicago ($60,917) Stockton University ($59,371) Monroe College ($58,194) Pacific Lutheran University ($57,624) Rider University ($57,145) Seton Hall University ($56,300) The College of New Jersey ($56,231) Pierce College District ($55,849)

Other Majors at Ottawa University-Surprise

Health and Medical Administrative Services ($75,385) Accounting and Related Services ($51,664) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($51,627) Human Resources Management and Services ($49,063) Psychology, General ($39,596) Human Services, General ($35,168) Communication and Media Studies ($33,465) Health and Physical Education/Fitness ($30,426)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ottawa University-Surprise's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 49/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →