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Teacher Education at Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
53 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
53
Optimistic
53
Base Case
59
Pessimistic
Earnings $43,283/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 4.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #280 of 679 Teacher Education programs Top 50%

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 $495K $495K $478K
Earnings Multiple 4.8x 4.8x 4.7x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 53 53 59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$102,360
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$97,336
5% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,249
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $43,283/yr, Teacher Education graduates from Southern Adventist University land near the $41,412 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 4.8x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,249 represents roughly 7 months of the $43,283 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #280 of 679 Teacher Education programs, Southern Adventist University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University accepts 67% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 2,673 in Collegedale, TN.

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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
View all 11 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Teacher Education at Other Schools

University of Illinois Chicago ($60,917) Stockton University ($59,371) Monroe College ($58,194) Pacific Lutheran University ($57,624) Rider University ($57,145) Seton Hall University ($56,300) The College of New Jersey ($56,231) Pierce College District ($55,849)

Other Majors at Southern Adventist University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($66,005)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Southern Adventist University?
A score of 53/100 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 30% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $477,813 in decade earnings vs $495,369 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →