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Teacher Education at University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · 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 $34,392/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 10.5x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #601 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	$404K	$410K	$404K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.4x	10.5x	10.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.7x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	40	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,956

Out-of-state: $72,256 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,344

-57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,234

8% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,392 per year, Teacher Education graduates from University of Central Missouri earn below the $41,412 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 10.5x 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 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$34,392 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #601 out of 679 programs, University of Central Missouri's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $34,392 to $37,234 over five years (8% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Central Missouri

University of Central Missouri accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 5,653 students in Warrensburg, MO.

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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

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

This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Teacher Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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 30% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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

Lower starting pay at University of Central Missouri 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 →