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Teacher Education at Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
67 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
68
Optimistic
67
Base Case
69
Pessimistic
Earnings $44,923/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)
ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #47 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 $566K $558K $524K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.1x 14.0x 13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.9x 4.8x 4.5x
Probability of Field Employment 78% 70% 55%
DegreeOutlook Score 68 67 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)
$39,968
Out-of-state: $115,176 (4.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,780
-40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,250
25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Purdue University-Main Campus's Teacher Education graduates start at $44,923/yr — above the $41,690 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Teacher Education programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,500 in median debt clears quickly against $44,923 in annual earnings.

At #47 of 348 nationally, this is a top-5% Teacher Education program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $44,923 to $56,250 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Purdue University-Main Campus

Purdue University-Main Campus's 50% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 39,637 students enrolled in West Lafayette, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr
Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary $101,390/yr
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr
View all 30 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Teacher Education at Other Schools

Northeastern Illinois University ($63,615) CUNY Queens College ($58,894) William Paterson University of New Jersey ($58,854) Houston Christian University ($58,604) Pacific Lutheran University ($57,683) Texas Christian University ($57,665) University of Louisville ($56,188) The College of New Jersey ($56,055)

Other Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus

Computer Science ($94,786) Computer Engineering ($89,965) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($84,300) Industrial Engineering ($81,379) Chemical Engineering ($81,105) Mechanical Engineering ($80,374) Materials Engineering ($78,265) Construction Engineering ($76,966)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Purdue University-Main Campus?
A score of 67/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Teacher Education field.
Will AI replace Teacher Education careers?
With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $523,608 in decade earnings vs $565,531 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Purdue University-Main Campus's Teacher Education program stand out?
Ranked #47 of 348 programs nationally, Purdue University-Main Campus lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →