Subject-Area Teaching at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
66
Optimistic
64
Base Case
66
Pessimistic
Earnings
$45,786/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk
High (43% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)
ROI
12.8x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Subject-Area Teaching graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $520K | $517K | $491K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.9x | 12.8x | 12.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.7x | 4.7x | 4.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 78% | 70% | 55% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 66 | 64 | 66 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$40,432
Out-of-state: $110,992 (4.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,907
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,736
13% growth from Year 1
About University of Nebraska-Lincoln
With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Nebraska-Lincoln prioritizes broad access, enrolling 18,887 students in Lincoln, NE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Subject-Area Teaching program score?
This program scores 64/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Subject-Area Teaching graduates.
How vulnerable is Subject-Area Teaching to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Subject-Area Teaching careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 43% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank so high for Subject-Area Teaching?
The #71 ranking out of 348 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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