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Teacher Education at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · 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 $28,746/yr (-31% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #310 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	$542K	$537K	$507K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.0x	12.9x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.6x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,672

Out-of-state: $96,584 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,472

-36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,125

10.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,548

69% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Teacher Education graduates start at $28,746/yr, trailing the $41,690 national average by 31%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Teacher Education programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,125 represents roughly 10 months of the $28,746 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #310 of 348 Teacher Education programs, University of Louisiana at Lafayette falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $48,548 show a 69% jump from the $28,746 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Louisiana at Lafayette

A 89% acceptance rate means University of Louisiana at Lafayette is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 12,269 students in Lafayette, LA.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

A score of 43/100 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 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $507,003 in decade earnings vs $541,925 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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