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Teacher Education at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN · 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 $43,014/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 8.8x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #217 of 679 Teacher Education programs Top 50%

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	$503K	$503K	$484K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.8x	8.8x	8.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	56	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$57,272

Out-of-state: $79,048 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,856

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,528

15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $43,014 track close to the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

A 8.8x 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 Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $20,500 in median debt against $43,014 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #217 ranking among 679 Teacher Education programs places University of Minnesota-Duluth in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $43,014 to $49,528 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About University of Minnesota-Duluth

University of Minnesota-Duluth has a 82% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 7,475 students in Duluth, MN.

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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

What does a 56/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at University of Minnesota-Duluth?

At 56/100, University of Minnesota-Duluth's Teacher Education program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education at University of Minnesota-Duluth?

The 30% 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 →