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Subject-Area Teaching at University of Mary

Bismarck, ND · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,299/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 5.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #183 of 348 Teacher Education programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Subject-Area Teaching graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$496K	$495K	$474K
Earnings Multiple	5.8x	5.8x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$85,872

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,272

14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $43,299/yr, roughly in line with the $41,690 national median for Subject-Area Teaching. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

A 5.8x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 4% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Subject-Area Teaching career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $27,000 against $43,299/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #183 ranking among 348 Subject-Area Teaching programs places University of Mary in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Mary

University of Mary accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,280 students in Bismarck, ND.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 54/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Subject-Area Teaching at University of Mary?

At 54/100, the score looks reasonable — but Subject-Area Teaching is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Subject-Area Teaching at University of Mary?

The 43% 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.

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