Teacher Education at University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
48
Base Case
58
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,667/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk
High (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI
10.1x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)
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 | $431K | $435K | $426K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.0x | 10.1x | 9.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.1x | 5.1x | 5.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 76% | 72% | 62% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 48 | 58 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,040
Out-of-state: $84,872 (5.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,901
6% growth from Year 1
About University of South Carolina Aiken
University of South Carolina Aiken accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,805 students in Aiken, SC.
See all programs and financial aid at University of South Carolina Aiken →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at University of South Carolina Aiken?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Teacher Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Teacher Education careers?
With 30% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $425,695 in decade earnings vs $431,391 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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