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Teacher Education at Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,579/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 10.2x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #90 of 348 Teacher Education programs Top 50%

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	$517K	$514K	$489K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.2x	10.2x	9.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.4x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,608

Out-of-state: $115,600 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,688

-18% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,542

11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $46,579/yr, edging above the $41,690 national average for Teacher Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 10.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $20,500 in median debt against $46,579 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #90 ranking among 348 Teacher Education programs places Northern Arizona University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $46,579 to $51,542 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University has a 91% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 23,041 students in Flagstaff, AZ.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 62/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at Northern Arizona University?

At 62/100, Northern Arizona University's Teacher Education program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education at Northern Arizona University?

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 →