Program Analysis
Graduates earn $49,297/yr, edging above the $41,690 national average for Teacher Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.0x 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 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.
At $14,250 in median debt against $49,297 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #18 of 348 nationally, this is a top-5% Teacher Education program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $50,438 are relatively flat compared to the $49,297 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.