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Teacher Education at University of Alaska Southeast

Juneau, AK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,875/yr (28% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

ROI 20.6x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #23 of 679 Teacher Education programs Top 5%

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	$579K	$574K	$546K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.8x	20.6x	19.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.9x	6.8x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	70	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,840

Out-of-state: $84,384 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$28,932

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,500

2.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $52,875 per year, Teacher Education graduates from University of Alaska Southeast significantly outpace the $41,412 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

With a 20.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $12,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

University of Alaska Southeast ranks #23 among 679 Teacher Education programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About University of Alaska Southeast

University of Alaska Southeast accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 920 students in Juneau, AK.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 70/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at University of Alaska Southeast?

At 70/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education at University of Alaska Southeast?

The 30% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is University of Alaska Southeast one of the best schools for Teacher Education?

Among 679 Teacher Education programs, University of Alaska Southeast's #23 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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