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Teacher Education at Graceland University-Lamoni

Lamoni, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,563/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 3.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #636 of 679 Teacher Education programs

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	$414K	$419K	$411K
Earnings Multiple	3.1x	3.2x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$132,880

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,900

52% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,998

8.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$38,633

6% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,563/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 3.2x 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 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,998 debt-to-$36,563 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #636 out of 679 programs, Graceland University-Lamoni's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $36,563 to $38,633 over five years (6% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Graceland University-Lamoni

Graceland University-Lamoni accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 901 in Lamoni, IA. Pell Grant recipients make up 45% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. The average net cost of $63,900 over four years represents a 52% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Graceland University-Lamoni's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Teacher Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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 Graceland University-Lamoni after financial aid?

Sticker price is $132,880, but the average net cost is $63,900 — a 52% 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 →