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Teacher Education at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,611/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #139 of 679 Teacher Education programs Top 25%

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	$467K	$469K	$455K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.2x	14.2x	13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.5x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,000

Out-of-state: $71,664 (6.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,140

-79% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,613

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,670

5% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Teacher Education graduates start at $43,611/yr — above the $41,412 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Teacher Education programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,613 represents roughly 7 months of the $43,611 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #139 of 679 nationally, this is a top-5% Teacher Education program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $45,670 are relatively flat compared to the $43,611 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

A 83% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is accessible to most applicants, serving 9,180 students in Whitewater, WI.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?

A score of 60/100 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 $455,097 in decade earnings vs $467,483 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Teacher Education program stand out?

Ranked #139 of 679 programs nationally, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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