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Teacher Education at Mississippi College

Clinton, MS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,558/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)

ROI 5.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #292 of 348 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	$443K	$448K	$437K
Earnings Multiple	5.1x	5.2x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$86,792

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,644

4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,434

7% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,558/yr, Teacher Education graduates from Mississippi College land near the $41,690 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

A 5.2x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 1% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,000 against $39,558/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #292 ranking among 348 Teacher Education programs places Mississippi College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $39,558 to $42,434 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Mississippi College

Mississippi College accepts 49% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,423 students in Clinton, MS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 45/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at Mississippi College?

At 45/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Teacher Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education at Mississippi College?

The 43% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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