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Teacher Education at California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
41 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,933/yr (-30% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #580 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 $370K $378K $376K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.1x 13.3x 13.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.9x 5.0x 5.0x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 42 41 57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$28,292
Out-of-state: $75,812 (5.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$22,584
20% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $28,933/yr fall 30% below the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 13.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the -2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $13,000 in median debt against $28,933 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #580 out of 679 programs, California State University-Fullerton's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About California State University-Fullerton

California State University-Fullerton has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 36,956 in Fullerton, CA. With 47% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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
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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 California State University-Fullerton

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($103,028) Civil Engineering ($72,606) Mechanical Engineering ($65,252) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($63,468) Computer Science ($57,307) Computer Engineering ($55,093) Information Science/Studies ($49,897) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($49,830)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does California State University-Fullerton's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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.
Why are Teacher Education earnings lower at California State University-Fullerton?
Lower starting pay at California State University-Fullerton 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 →