Program Analysis
Graduates earn $41,896/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 17.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,000 debt-to-$41,896 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #134 out of 679 programs, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's Teacher Education program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.
Earnings growth is modest: $41,896 to $45,082 over five years (8% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.