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Special Education and Teaching at University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,444/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (34,900 openings/yr)

ROI 3.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #167 of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Special Education and Teaching graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$465K	$467K	$454K
Earnings Multiple	3.3x	3.3x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	81%	73%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	23	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$141,600

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$90,156

36% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,261

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,444 per year, Special Education and Teaching graduates from University of Mount Union earn below the $44,105 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 3.3x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Special Education and Teaching's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #167 of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs, University of Mount Union falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $36,444 to $44,261 over five years — a 21% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Mount Union

With 80% of applicants admitted, University of Mount Union prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,785 in Alliance, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $90,156 over four years — 36% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Special education teachers, secondary school $69,590/yr

Special education teachers, all other $67,430/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Special Education and Teaching at University of Mount Union?

A score of 23/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Special Education and Teaching. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Special Education and Teaching careers?

With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $453,647 in decade earnings vs $464,509 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Special Education and Teaching from University of Mount Union?

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 →