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Teacher Education at Ohio State University-Marion Campus

Marion, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,483/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #404 of 679 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	$472K	$473K	$459K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.8x	12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.4x	3.4x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,848

Out-of-state: $138,872 (3.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,200

-28% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,017

7.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,875

23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,483/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 12.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $22,017 against $36,483/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #404 ranking among 679 Teacher Education programs places Ohio State University-Marion Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 23% earnings increase from $36,483 to $44,875 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Ohio State University-Marion Campus

with a smaller student body of 842 in Marion, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Training and development specialists $65,850/yr

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 49/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at Ohio State University-Marion Campus?

At 49/100, 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 Ohio State University-Marion Campus?

The 30% 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 →