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Teacher Education at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

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

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,491/yr (-29% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 16.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #606 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	$359K	$367K	$366K
Earnings Multiple	16.1x	16.4x	16.4x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$22,320

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$32,144

-44% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,750

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$31,404

6% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $29,491 place Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo below the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Teacher Education programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -2% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $29,491 far exceeding the $13,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #606 of 679 Teacher Education programs, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $31,404 are relatively flat compared to the $29,491 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo accepts 38% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a compact campus enrolling 2,275 students in Arecibo, PR. 81% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Teacher Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Teacher Education careers?

With 30% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $366,490 in decade earnings vs $358,712 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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