Program Analysis
Graduates earn $46,099/yr, edging above the $41,412 national average for Teacher Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 24.0x 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.
At $18,500 in median debt against $46,099 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
A #46 ranking out of 679 Teacher Education programs nationally puts University of North Georgia in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.
Earnings growth is modest: $46,099 to $47,345 over five years (3% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.