Program Analysis
At $39,795/yr, Teacher Education graduates from University of Central Arkansas land near the $41,412 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 11.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,227 debt-to-$39,795 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #312 out of 679 programs, University of Central Arkansas's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $39,795 to $43,267 over five years (9% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.