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Subject-Area Teaching at College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY · 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 $41,942/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 16.2x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #115 of 348 Teacher Education programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Subject-Area Teaching graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$483K	$484K	$466K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.1x	16.2x	15.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.8x	7.8x	7.5x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,960

Out-of-state: $61,760 (7.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$20,460

32% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $41,942/yr, roughly in line with the $41,690 national median for Subject-Area Teaching. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Subject-Area Teaching programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Subject-Area Teaching's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

At #115 of 348 Subject-Area Teaching programs, College of Staten Island CUNY scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About College of Staten Island CUNY

with a mid-sized student body of 9,387 in Staten Island, NY. With 49% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $20,460 over four years — 32% below sticker price.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Subject-Area Teaching at College of Staten Island CUNY?

A score of 60/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Subject-Area Teaching field.

Will AI replace Subject-Area Teaching careers?

With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $465,877 in decade earnings vs $483,443 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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