Program Analysis
Baylor University Teacher Education graduates command $53,201/yr out of the gate, well above the $41,690 national median. That 28% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.
An earnings multiple of 2.5x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$53,201 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #206 out of 348 programs, Baylor University's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $53,201 to $56,406 over five years (6% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.