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Teacher Education at University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,184/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)

ROI 10.5x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #262 of 348 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	$710K	$689K	$625K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.8x	10.5x	9.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	4.8x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	61

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$65,632

Out-of-state: $143,216 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$79,596

-21% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,250

8.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$63,203

96% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,184 place University of Rhode Island below the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 10.5x 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 — 43% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,250 debt-to-$32,184 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #262 out of 348 programs, University of Rhode Island's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $32,184 to $63,203 over five years (96% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 13,822 students in Kingston, RI.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Rhode Island's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 48/100 — 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 43% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Teacher Education earnings lower at University of Rhode Island?

Lower starting pay at University of Rhode Island 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 →