Teacher Education at Rochester University
Rochester Hills, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,163/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk
High (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI
3.8x earnings multiple
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 | $424K | $429K | $420K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.8x | 3.8x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 76% | 72% | 62% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 40 | 39 | 54 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$111,752
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,657
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings
About Rochester University
With a 65% acceptance rate, Rochester University is moderately selective, a smaller institution with 827 students in Rochester Hills, MI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $76,980 — 31% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at Rochester University →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 Rochester University's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 39/100 — 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.
Why are Teacher Education earnings lower at Rochester University?
Lower starting pay at Rochester University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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