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Teacher Education at The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
46 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
55
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,320/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #498 of 679 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 $469K $471K $457K
Earnings Multiple 2.9x 2.9x 2.8x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 47 46 55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$161,816
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$95,796
41% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $40,320/yr, Teacher Education graduates from The College of Saint Scholastica land near the $41,412 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The financial case is thin at 2.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $18,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #498 of 679 Teacher Education programs, The College of Saint Scholastica falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About The College of Saint Scholastica

With 94% of applicants admitted, The College of Saint Scholastica prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,725 students in Duluth, MN. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $95,796 — 41% less than the list price.

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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 The College of Saint Scholastica

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($75,499) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($60,845) Health and Medical Administrative Services ($57,676) Accounting and Related Services ($55,688) Marketing ($52,732) Finance and Financial Management Services ($52,677) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($52,270) Social Work ($45,371)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at The College of Saint Scholastica?
A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Teacher Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $456,729 in decade earnings vs $469,487 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →