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Special Education and Teaching at Carthage College

Kenosha, WI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,593/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (34,900 openings/yr)

ROI 3.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #125 of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Special Education and Teaching graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$545K	$540K	$511K
Earnings Multiple	3.7x	3.7x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	81%	73%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	40

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$146,000

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$99,252

32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,454

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,182

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Carthage College's Special Education and Teaching graduates start at $48,593/yr — above the $44,105 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 3.7x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Special Education and Teaching career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,454 against $48,593/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #125 ranking among 170 Special Education and Teaching programs places Carthage College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Carthage College

A 84% acceptance rate means Carthage College is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 2,628 in Kenosha, WI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $99,252 — 32% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Special education teachers, secondary school $69,590/yr

Special education teachers, all other $67,430/yr

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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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 does a 38/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Special Education and Teaching at Carthage College?

At 38/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Special Education and Teaching programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Special Education and Teaching at Carthage College?

The 44% 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 →