Education, Other at Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
24 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
24
Optimistic
24
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,812/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk High (24% exposed)
Job Market Medium (23,600 openings/yr)
ROI 4.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #17 of 22 Education, Other programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Education, Other graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $405K $410K $403K
Earnings Multiple 4.8x 4.9x 4.8x
Probability of Field Employment 75% 71% 63%
DegreeOutlook Score 24 24 40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$84,400
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$74,064
12% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $32,812/yr, Education, Other graduates from Lindenwood University land near the $33,981 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 4.9x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$32,812 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #17 out of 22 programs, Lindenwood University's financial outcomes for Education, Other trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Lindenwood University

Lindenwood University accepts 66% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 4,748 students in Saint Charles, MO.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr
Teachers and instructors, all other $64,690/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lindenwood University's Education, Other program score?
This program scores 24/100 — on the lower end for Education, Other. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Education, Other to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Education, Other careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 24% 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 →