Teacher Education at William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
46
Optimistic
46
Base Case
55
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,520/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI
7.9x earnings multiple
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 | $462K | $464K | $451K |
| Earnings Multiple | 7.9x | 7.9x | 7.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 76% | 72% | 62% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 46 | 55 |
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$58,740
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,687
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,882
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes
About William Carey University
William Carey University's 58% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,818 students in Hattiesburg, MS.
See all programs and financial aid at William Carey University →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 William Carey University?
A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Teacher Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $451,036 in decade earnings vs $462,499 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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