Program Analysis
Graduates earn $40,580/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 11.7x 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 $23,250 debt-to-$40,580 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #248 out of 679 programs, Saint Cloud State University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $40,580 to $45,546 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.