Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $42,094 track close to the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 2.9x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$42,094 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #531 out of 679 programs, Capital University's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $42,094 to $47,168 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.