Program Analysis
At $48,993 per year, Teacher Education graduates from Utah State University earn slightly above the $41,412 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
The 13.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $15,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
A #60 ranking out of 679 Teacher Education programs nationally puts Utah State University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.
Earnings growth is modest: $48,993 to $49,585 over five years (1% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.