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Teacher Education at Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, 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 $34,983/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 18.9x earnings multiple (12.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #363 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	$466K	$467K	$454K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.8x	18.9x	18.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.7x	12.7x	12.4x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (12.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$21,312

14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

7.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,853

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,983 place Ohio University-Southern Campus below the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Teacher Education programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $34,983 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #363 of 679 Teacher Education programs, Ohio University-Southern Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $34,983 to $43,853 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Ohio University-Southern Campus

a compact campus enrolling 461 students in Ironton, 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

View all 11 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Ohio University-Southern Campus?

This program scores 50/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Teacher Education programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Teacher Education careers?

With 30% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $453,522 in decade earnings vs $465,551 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from Ohio University-Southern Campus?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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