Program Analysis
Graduates earn $41,802/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
At 6.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,292 debt-to-$41,802 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #321 out of 679 programs, Upper Iowa University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $41,802 to $46,694 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.