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Teacher Education at University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,277/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 3.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #614 of 679 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	$418K	$422K	$415K
Earnings Multiple	3.0x	3.0x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	39	50

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

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$39,296

3% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,277/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

An earnings multiple of 3.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$38,277 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #614 out of 679 programs, University of Mount Union's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $38,277 to $39,296 over five years (3% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Mount Union

University of Mount Union accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, 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

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

How does University of Mount Union's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Teacher Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Teacher Education to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Teacher Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 30% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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