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Teacher Education at Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,262/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

ROI 2.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #432 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	$682K	$670K	$629K
Earnings Multiple	2.5x	2.5x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$270,720

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$159,464

41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,000

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,826

54% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $43,262/yr, Teacher Education graduates from Boston College land near the $41,412 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 2.5x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $18,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #432 ranking among 679 Teacher Education programs places Boston College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $43,262-to-$66,826 earnings arc over five years reflects a 54% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Boston College

A 16% acceptance rate puts Boston College in competitive admissions territory, with a mid-sized student body of 9,865 in Chestnut Hill, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $159,464 — 41% less than the list 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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 48/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at Boston College?

At 48/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Teacher Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education at Boston College?

The 30% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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