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Teacher Education at University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

Aguadilla, PR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $10,256/yr (-75% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 13.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #655 of 679 Teacher Education programs

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	$300K	$312K	$319K
Earnings Multiple	12.6x	13.1x	13.4x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	34	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$23,816

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$32,568

-37% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$7,250

8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$19,805

93% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $10,256 per year, Teacher Education graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla earn below the $41,412 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 13.1x 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 -6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $7,250 debt-to-$10,256 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #655 out of 679 programs, University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $10,256 to $19,805 over five years (93% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

With 82% of applicants admitted, University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 1,847 students in Aguadilla, PR. 82% 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 Puerto Rico-Aguadilla's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 34/100 — on the lower end for Teacher Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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 are Teacher Education earnings lower at University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?

Lower starting pay at University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →