Special Education and Teaching at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
56 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
57
Optimistic
56
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $50,645/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Large (34,900 openings/yr)
ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (8.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #17 of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Special Education and Teaching graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $569K $562K $528K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.7x 12.5x 11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.7x 8.5x 8.0x
Probability of Field Employment 81% 73% 58%
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, In-State (Sticker)
$44,920
Out-of-state: $65,736 (8.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$84,820
-89% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,501
14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $50,645 per year, Special Education and Teaching graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn slightly above the $44,105 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 12.5x 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 — 44% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$50,645 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #17 ranking out of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs nationally puts Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Earnings growth is modest: $50,645 to $57,501 over five years (14% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

With 95% of applicants admitted, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania prioritizes broad access, serving 6,348 students in Kutztown, PA.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr
Special education teachers, secondary school $69,590/yr
Special education teachers, all other $67,430/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's Special Education and Teaching program score?
This program scores 56/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Special Education and Teaching graduates.
How vulnerable is Special Education and Teaching to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Special Education and Teaching careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% 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 →