Program Analysis
At $37,501/yr, Teacher Education graduates from Montana State University land near the $41,412 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 14.4x 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 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,250 debt-to-$37,501 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #329 out of 679 programs, Montana State University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $37,501 to $44,136 over five years (18% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.