Program Analysis
University of Portland's Teacher Education graduates start at $44,038/yr — above the $41,412 national average, though not by a wide margin.
An earnings multiple of 2.6x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$44,038 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #443 out of 679 programs, University of Portland's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $44,038 to $58,391 shows 33% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.