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Teacher Education at Dominican University

River Forest, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,924/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

ROI 3.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #291 of 679 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	$541K	$538K	$515K
Earnings Multiple	3.6x	3.6x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$151,376

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,452

60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,060

18% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $45,924 at Dominican University come in 11% above the national median of $41,412 for Teacher Education programs.

The 3.6x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,500 debt-to-$45,924 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #291 out of 679 programs, Dominican University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $45,924 to $54,060 over five years (18% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Dominican University

Dominican University accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,271 in River Forest, IL. Pell Grant recipients make up 49% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. The average net cost of $60,452 over four years represents a 60% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Training and development specialists $65,850/yr

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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

How does Dominican University's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 52/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Teacher Education graduates.

How vulnerable is Teacher Education to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Teacher Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 30% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

How affordable is Teacher Education at Dominican University after financial aid?

Sticker price is $151,376, but the average net cost is $60,452 — a 60% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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