Program Analysis
Graduates earn $42,057/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 11.4x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,467 debt-to-$42,057 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #202 out of 679 programs, University of North Dakota's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $42,057 to $49,029 over five years (17% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.