Program Analysis
Graduates earn $41,160/yr, roughly in line with the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 13.6x 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 — 43% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,121 debt-to-$41,160 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #142 out of 348 programs, Arkansas Tech University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $41,160 to $44,636 over five years (8% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.