Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $42,150 track close to the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 15.4x 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.
At $17,499 in median debt against $42,150 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #155 out of 679 programs, Northeastern State University's Teacher Education program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.
Earnings growth is modest: $42,150 to $44,719 over five years (6% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.