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Teacher Education at Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,334/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)

ROI 4.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #160 of 348 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	$540K	$535K	$505K
Earnings Multiple	4.3x	4.2x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	56	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$126,744

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$84,124

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,312

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,297

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Hardin-Simmons University's Teacher Education graduates start at $48,334/yr — above the $41,690 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 4.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,312 debt-to-$48,334 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #160 out of 348 programs, Hardin-Simmons University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $48,334 to $54,297 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Hardin-Simmons University

A 97% acceptance rate means Hardin-Simmons University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 1,275 students in Abilene, TX. The average net cost of $84,124 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hardin-Simmons University's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 56/100, 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 43% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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