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Teacher Education at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · 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 $49,475/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 14.8x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #28 of 679 Teacher Education programs Top 5%

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	$546K	$542K	$519K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.9x	14.8x	14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.2x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	70	73

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,568

Out-of-state: $104,392 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,044

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,226

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,262

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $49,475/yr, edging above the $41,412 national average for Teacher Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 14.8x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $21,226 in median debt against $49,475 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #28 out of 679 programs, University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Teacher Education program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $49,475 to $55,262 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Nevada-Las Vegas

University of Nevada-Las Vegas has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 24,131 in Las Vegas, NV. 40% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 Nevada-Las Vegas's Teacher Education program score?

A score of 70/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Teacher Education graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

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.

Why does University of Nevada-Las Vegas rank so high for Teacher Education?

The #28 ranking out of 679 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. See full methodology →