Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $39,646 track close to the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
At 8.3x 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 $27,000 debt-to-$39,646 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #398 out of 679 programs, Plymouth State University's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $39,646 to $46,781 over five years (18% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.