Education at Webster University
Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Education, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
20
Optimistic
19
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,546/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Small (5,600 openings/yr)
ROI
3.7x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Education graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $452K | $457K | $442K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.7x | 3.7x | 3.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 71% | 63% | 47% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 20 | 19 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$122,920
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,714
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,072
22% growth from Year 1
About Webster University
Webster University's 58% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,180 students in Saint Louis, MO.
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$72,090/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Webster University's Education program score?
This program scores 19/100 — on the lower end for Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Education to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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