Teacher Education at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
70 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
71
Optimistic
70
Base Case
72
Pessimistic
Earnings $45,243/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)
ROI 22.3x earnings multiple (7.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #23 of 348 Teacher Education programs Top 10%

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 $519K $517K $491K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 22.4x 22.3x 21.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.6x 7.6x 7.2x
Probability of Field Employment 78% 70% 55%
DegreeOutlook Score 71 70 72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$23,144
Out-of-state: $68,160 (7.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$67,888
-193% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,357
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,577
14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,243 per year, Teacher Education graduates from Kennesaw State University earn slightly above the $41,690 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 22.3x 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 — 43% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,357 debt-to-$45,243 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #23 ranking out of 348 Teacher Education programs nationally puts Kennesaw State University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Earnings growth is modest: $45,243 to $51,577 over five years (14% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 39,503 students in Kennesaw, GA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kennesaw State University's Teacher Education program score?
A score of 70/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Kennesaw State University's Teacher Education graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
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 →