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Teacher Education at Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,847/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

ROI 14.1x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #379 of 679 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	$433K	$437K	$427K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.0x	14.1x	13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.8x	7.9x	7.7x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	61

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,016

Out-of-state: $55,304 (7.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,340

-69% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,715

6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,839

11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Arkansas State University's Teacher Education program produces graduates earning $36,847/yr — within striking distance of the $41,412 national average for this field.

The 14.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,715 debt-to-$36,847 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #379 out of 679 programs, Arkansas State University's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $36,847 to $40,839 over five years (11% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University's 70% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 7,994 students in Jonesboro, AR.

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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

How does Arkansas State University's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Teacher Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Teacher Education to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Teacher Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 30% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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