Program Analysis
Graduates earn $44,278/yr, edging above the $41,412 national average for Teacher Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
An earnings multiple of 3.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$44,278 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #446 out of 679 programs, Saint Vincent College's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $44,278 to $48,432 over five years (9% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.