Program Analysis
Pacific University's Education, General program produces graduates earning $34,067/yr — within striking distance of the $39,301 national average for this field.
An earnings multiple of 2.4x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$34,067 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #58 out of 66 programs, Pacific University's financial outcomes for Education, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,067 to $50,071 shows 47% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.