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Teacher Education at Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
51 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
68
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,607/yr (-21% vs median)
AI Risk High (30% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)
ROI 39.8x earnings multiple (11.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #314 of 679 Teacher Education programs Top 50%

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 $402K $408K $402K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 39.2x 39.8x 39.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 10.9x 11.1x 10.9x
Probability of Field Employment 76% 72% 62%
DegreeOutlook Score 52 51 68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$10,252
Out-of-state: $36,756 (11.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$44,616
-335% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,607 place Santa Fe College below the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 39.8x 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 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #314 out of 679 programs, Santa Fe College's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Santa Fe College

enrolling 11,133 students in Gainesville, FL.

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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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Compare & Explore

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Teacher Education at Other Schools

University of Illinois Chicago ($60,917) Stockton University ($59,371) Monroe College ($58,194) Pacific Lutheran University ($57,624) Rider University ($57,145) Seton Hall University ($56,300) The College of New Jersey ($56,231) Pierce College District ($55,849)

Other Majors at Santa Fe College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($80,242) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($49,302) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($45,590) Health and Medical Administrative Services ($42,545)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Santa Fe College's Teacher Education program score?
This program scores 51/100, 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.
Why are Teacher Education earnings lower at Santa Fe College?
Lower starting pay at Santa Fe College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →