Teacher Education at Rivier University

Nashua, NH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
41 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,552/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 3.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #589 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 $514K $513K $493K
Earnings Multiple 3.4x 3.4x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 42 41 52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$151,164
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$110,768
27% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,200
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,644
29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,552/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 3.4x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,200 debt-to-$38,552 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #589 out of 679 programs, Rivier University's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $38,552 to $49,644 shows 29% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Rivier University

Rivier University accepts 82% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,312 in Nashua, NH.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rivier University's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Teacher Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Teacher Education to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Teacher Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 30% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →