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Teacher Education at Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,071/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

ROI 14.3x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #92 of 679 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	$482K	$482K	$467K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.3x	14.3x	13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.7x	7.5x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	64	63	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,676

Out-of-state: $62,480 (7.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,852

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,500

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,485

5% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $45,071/yr, edging above the $41,412 national average for Teacher Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 14.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

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

The $24,500 debt-to-$45,071 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #92 out of 679 programs, Purdue University Northwest's Teacher Education program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $45,071 to $47,485 over five years (5% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Purdue University Northwest

Purdue University Northwest has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 5,786 in Hammond, IN.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Purdue University Northwest's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 63/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Teacher Education graduates.

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.

Why does Purdue University Northwest rank so high for Teacher Education?

The #92 ranking out of 679 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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