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Teacher Education at College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,042/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 5.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #333 of 348 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	$440K	$445K	$435K
Earnings Multiple	5.2x	5.2x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	48

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$85,160

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$30,676

64% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$30,444

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

At $37,042/yr, Teacher Education graduates from College of the Ozarks land near the $41,690 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.2x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #333 of 348 Teacher Education programs, College of the Ozarks falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About College of the Ozarks

With just 15% of applicants admitted, College of the Ozarks ranks among the nation's most selective schools, a smaller institution with 1,415 students in Point Lookout, MO. Pell Grant recipients make up 44% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $30,676 — 64% less than the list 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 the Ozarks?

A score of 38/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Teacher Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $435,076 in decade earnings vs $439,650 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is College of the Ozarks a hidden gem for Teacher Education?

After financial aid, the average student pays $30,676 over four years — 64% below the $85,160 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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