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Teacher Education at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC · 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 $40,596/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 8.7x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #240 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	$434K	$440K	$431K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.6x	8.7x	8.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.1x	3.1x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,752

Out-of-state: $139,736 (3.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$98,128

-93% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,910

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$41,608

2% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of South Carolina-Columbia's Teacher Education program produces graduates earning $40,596/yr — within striking distance of the $41,690 national average for this field.

A 8.7x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 1% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $21,910 against $40,596/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #240 ranking among 348 Teacher Education programs places University of South Carolina-Columbia in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $40,596 to $41,608 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About University of South Carolina-Columbia

University of South Carolina-Columbia's 61% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 28,113 students in Columbia, SC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 50/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at University of South Carolina-Columbia?

At 50/100, the score looks reasonable — but Teacher Education is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education at University of South Carolina-Columbia?

The 43% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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