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Teacher Education at University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · 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 $33,471/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 21.3x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #190 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	$547K	$542K	$510K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.5x	21.3x	20.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	6.0x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	53	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,472

Out-of-state: $89,868 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,600

-67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,691

6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,972

52% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,471 place University of Central Florida below the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 21.3x 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 — 43% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,691 debt-to-$33,471 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #190 out of 348 programs, University of Central Florida's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $33,471 to $50,972 over five years (52% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida accepts 40% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with 59,095 students enrolled in Orlando, FL.

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Central Florida's Teacher Education program score?

A score of 53/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Central Florida trails the majority of Teacher Education programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Teacher Education to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Teacher Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 43% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Teacher Education earnings lower at University of Central Florida?

Lower starting pay at University of Central Florida may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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