Program Analysis
Graduates earn $43,892/yr, edging above the $41,412 national average for Teacher Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 11.5x 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 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,000 debt-to-$43,892 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #176 out of 679 programs, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $43,892 to $45,993 over five years (5% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.