Teacher Education at Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
47 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,306/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)
ROI 3.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #270 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 $469K $471K $456K
Earnings Multiple 3.1x 3.1x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 78% 70% 55%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 47 53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$151,752
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$110,616
27% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $40,306/yr, Teacher Education graduates from Baldwin Wallace University land near the $41,690 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 3.1x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$40,306 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #270 out of 348 programs, Baldwin Wallace University's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Baldwin Wallace University

With 77% of applicants admitted, Baldwin Wallace University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,775 students in Berea, OH.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Baldwin Wallace University's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 47/100 — 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 43% 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 →