Teacher Education at Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
68 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
69
Optimistic
68
Base Case
71
Pessimistic
Earnings $50,544/yr (22% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #40 of 679 Teacher Education programs Top 10%

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 $543K $539K $516K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.7x 12.7x 12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.4x 6.3x 6.0x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 69 68 71

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$42,552
Out-of-state: $85,328 (6.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$65,824
-55% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,101
9% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Salisbury University's Teacher Education graduates start at $50,544/yr — above the $41,412 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 12.7x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,500 in median debt clears quickly against $50,544 in annual earnings.

A #40 ranking out of 679 Teacher Education programs nationally puts Salisbury University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Earnings growth is modest: $50,544 to $55,101 over five years (9% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Salisbury University

A 89% acceptance rate means Salisbury University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 6,056 in Salisbury, MD.

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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 Salisbury University's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 68/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Teacher Education graduates.
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 →