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Education, General at Belmont Abbey College

Belmont, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,966/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Small (5,600 openings/yr)

ROI 5.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #57 of 66 Education, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Education, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$402K	$412K	$409K
Earnings Multiple	5.1x	5.3x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	63%	47%
DegreeOutlook Score	18	17	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$78,000

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,452

-21% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

10.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$35,676

15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Belmont Abbey College's Education, General graduates start at $30,966/yr, trailing the $39,301 national average by 21%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

At 5.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the -2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$30,966 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #57 out of 66 programs, Belmont Abbey College's financial outcomes for Education, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $30,966 to $35,676 over five years (15% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Belmont Abbey College

A 90% acceptance rate means Belmont Abbey College is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 1,454 students in Belmont, NC.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Belmont Abbey College's Education, General program score?

This program scores 17/100 — on the lower end for Education, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Education, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Education, General careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Education, General earnings lower at Belmont Abbey College?

Lower starting pay at Belmont Abbey College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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