Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $31,726 place Drury University below the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.
An earnings multiple of 2.8x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the -0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $19,478 debt-to-$31,726 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #675 out of 679 programs, Drury University's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $31,726 to $35,839 over five years (13% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.