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Teacher Education at Concordia University-Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
59 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
60
Optimistic
59
Base Case
60
Pessimistic
Earnings $48,056/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)
ROI 5.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #125 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 $544K $539K $509K
Earnings Multiple 5.4x 5.4x 5.1x
Probability of Field Employment 78% 70% 55%
DegreeOutlook Score 60 59 60

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$100,000
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$70,264
30% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,745
14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $48,056 per year, Teacher Education graduates from Concordia University-Saint Paul earn slightly above the $41,690 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.4x 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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

At #125 of 348 Teacher Education programs, Concordia University-Saint Paul scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $54,745 are relatively flat compared to the $48,056 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Concordia University-Saint Paul

With 75% of applicants admitted, Concordia University-Saint Paul prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 2,786 in Saint Paul, MN.

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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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Teacher Education at Other Schools

Northeastern Illinois University ($63,615) CUNY Queens College ($58,894) William Paterson University of New Jersey ($58,854) Houston Christian University ($58,604) Pacific Lutheran University ($57,683) Texas Christian University ($57,665) University of Louisville ($56,188) The College of New Jersey ($56,055)

Other Majors at Concordia University-Saint Paul

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($73,235) Computer Science ($72,875) Human Resources Management and Services ($65,730) Accounting and Related Services ($61,360) Health and Medical Administrative Services ($60,342) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($59,044) Marketing ($48,007) Communication and Media Studies ($46,327)

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Concordia University-Saint Paul?
A score of 59/100 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 $508,680 in decade earnings vs $544,305 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →