Teacher Education at Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
68
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,607/yr (-21% vs median)
AI Risk
High (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI
39.8x earnings multiple (11.1x out-of-state)
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 | $402K | $408K | $402K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 39.2x | 39.8x | 39.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 10.9x | 11.1x | 10.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 76% | 72% | 62% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 51 | 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)
$10,252
Out-of-state: $36,756 (11.1x ROI)
About Santa Fe College
enrolling 11,133 students in Gainesville, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at Santa Fe College →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 Santa Fe College's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 51/100, 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 are Teacher Education earnings lower at Santa Fe College?
Lower starting pay at Santa Fe College 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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