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Teacher Education at Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,653/yr (-29% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)

ROI 11.4x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #296 of 348 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	$592K	$583K	$542K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.5x	11.4x	10.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.6x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,312

Out-of-state: $104,416 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,508

-63% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,250

9.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,973

79% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $29,653 place Southern Connecticut State University below the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 11.4x 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 — 43% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,250 debt-to-$29,653 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #296 out of 348 programs, Southern Connecticut State University's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $29,653 to $52,973 over five years (79% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 6,180 in New Haven, CT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Southern Connecticut State University's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 44/100 — 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 43% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Teacher Education earnings lower at Southern Connecticut State University?

Lower starting pay at Southern Connecticut State University 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 →