Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $54,093 put William Paterson University of New Jersey's Teacher Education program 31% above the national median of $41,412 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.
At 9.0x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
With first-year pay of $54,093 far exceeding the $20,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
A #57 ranking out of 679 Teacher Education programs nationally puts William Paterson University of New Jersey in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.
Earnings growth is modest: $54,093 to $56,313 over five years (4% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.