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Teacher Education 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 Teacher Education 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 Teacher Education. 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 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

At #115 of 348 Teacher Education 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education 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 Teacher Education field.

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 $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 →