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Teacher Education at SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,646/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)

ROI 14.9x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #236 of 348 Teacher Education programs

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	$507K	$506K	$483K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.9x	14.9x	14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.7x	6.7x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,944

Out-of-state: $75,624 (6.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,916

-68% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

7.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,811

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $34,646/yr fall 17% below the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Teacher Education programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $34,646 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #236 of 348 Teacher Education programs, SUNY Buffalo State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $34,646 to $47,811 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About SUNY Buffalo State University

SUNY Buffalo State University has a 76% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 5,358 in Buffalo, NY. 53% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at SUNY Buffalo State University?

This program scores 50/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Teacher Education programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Teacher Education careers?

With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $482,517 in decade earnings vs $507,109 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from SUNY Buffalo State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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