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Teacher Education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,194/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

ROI 15.5x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #177 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	$442K	$445K	$435K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.4x	15.5x	15.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.7x	6.8x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	59	58	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,800

Out-of-state: $65,640 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,408

12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,991

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,599

1% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's Teacher Education program produces graduates earning $42,194/yr — within striking distance of the $41,412 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Teacher Education programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $17,991 in median debt clears quickly against $42,194 in annual earnings.

At #177 of 679 Teacher Education programs, Southeastern Oklahoma State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $42,599 are relatively flat compared to the $42,194 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Southeastern Oklahoma State University

A 80% acceptance rate means Southeastern Oklahoma State University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 3,031 students in Durant, OK. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University?

A score of 58/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Teacher Education field.

Will AI replace Teacher Education careers?

With 30% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $434,560 in decade earnings vs $442,275 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →