Home › California State University-Chico › Teacher Education

Teacher Education at California State University-Chico

Chico, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,427/yr (-41% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)

ROI 10.6x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #327 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	$327K	$343K	$356K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.1x	10.6x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.3x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,256

Out-of-state: $79,776 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,352

-84% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,358

11.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$55,723

128% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $24,427/yr fall 41% below the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Teacher Education programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -9% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $22,358 represents roughly 11 months of the $24,427 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #327 of 348 Teacher Education programs, California State University-Chico falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About California State University-Chico

California State University-Chico has a 94% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 13,057 students in Chico, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Chico →

Top Career Paths

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary $101,390/yr

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

View all 30 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Teacher Education at Other Schools

Other Majors at California State University-Chico

Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at California State University-Chico?

A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Teacher Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Teacher Education careers?

With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $355,779 in decade earnings vs $326,899 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from California State University-Chico?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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