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Teacher Education at Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,557/yr (-32% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)

ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #319 of 348 Teacher Education programs

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	$364K	$376K	$382K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	14.0x	14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.4x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$26,940

Out-of-state: $69,564 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,572

-99% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Winston-Salem State University's Teacher Education graduates start at $28,557/yr, trailing the $41,690 national average by 32%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.0x 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.

Ranked #319 of 348 Teacher Education programs, Winston-Salem State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University's 69% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a smaller student body of 4,244 in Winston-Salem, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 61% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

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Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Winston-Salem State University?

A score of 42/100 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 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $381,740 in decade earnings vs $363,813 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from Winston-Salem State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →