Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $50,178 at Florida Atlantic University come in 21% above the national median of $41,412 for Teacher Education programs.
The 27.0x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
With first-year pay of $50,178 far exceeding the $16,791 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
A #3 ranking out of 679 programs puts Florida Atlantic University in the top 1% for Teacher Education. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.
Earnings growth is modest: $50,178 to $53,645 over five years (7% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.