Program Analysis
At $38,853/yr, Teacher Education graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney land near the $41,412 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 14.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $20,000 debt-to-$38,853 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #249 out of 679 programs, University of Nebraska at Kearney's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $38,853 to $44,982 over five years (16% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.