Teacher Education at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
64
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,546/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI
13.5x earnings multiple (6.9x 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 | $464K | $466K | $452K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.5x | 13.5x | 13.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.9x | 6.9x | 6.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 76% | 72% | 62% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 55 | 54 | 64 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$34,424
Out-of-state: $67,548 (6.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,828
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,667
13% growth from Year 1
About University of Wisconsin-River Falls
University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a 82% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 4,152 students in River Falls, WI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Wisconsin-River Falls →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 Wisconsin-River Falls?
A score of 54/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Teacher Education field.
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 $452,403 in decade earnings vs $464,178 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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