Teacher Education at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
58
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,846/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk
High (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI
7.8x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)
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 | $480K | $481K | $465K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.7x | 7.8x | 7.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.2x | 3.2x | 3.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 76% | 72% | 62% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 58 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$61,984
Out-of-state: $148,696 (3.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,990
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,240
19% growth from Year 1
About University of Massachusetts-Boston
With 83% of applicants admitted, University of Massachusetts-Boston prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 11,848 in Boston, MA. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Massachusetts-Boston →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at University of Massachusetts-Boston?
A score of 47/100 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 30% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $465,461 in decade earnings vs $480,204 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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