Program Analysis
At $40,305/yr, Teacher Education graduates from Lewis-Clark State College land near the $41,412 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 15.8x 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 — 30% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,000 debt-to-$40,305 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #186 out of 679 programs, Lewis-Clark State College's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $40,305 to $44,905 over five years (11% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.