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Teacher Education at Barton College

Wilson, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
45 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings $41,251/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 3.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #530 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 $483K $483K $468K
Earnings Multiple 3.4x 3.4x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 46 45 53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$142,400
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$94,660
34% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,991
14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $41,251/yr, Teacher Education graduates from Barton College land near the $41,412 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 3.4x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #530 out of 679 programs, Barton College's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $41,251 to $46,991 over five years (14% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Barton College

With 96% of applicants admitted, Barton College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,020 students in Wilson, NC. After financial aid, the average student pays $94,660 over four years — 34% below sticker price.

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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
View all 11 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Teacher Education at Other Schools

University of Illinois Chicago ($60,917) Stockton University ($59,371) Monroe College ($58,194) Pacific Lutheran University ($57,624) Rider University ($57,145) Seton Hall University ($56,300) The College of New Jersey ($56,231) Pierce College District ($55,849)

Other Majors at Barton College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($68,741) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($44,374) Social Work ($38,312) Biology, General ($35,783) Health and Physical Education/Fitness ($29,374)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Barton College's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 45/100 — 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 →