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Subject-Area Teaching at St Olaf College

Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,807/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 2.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #222 of 348 Teacher Education programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Subject-Area Teaching graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$568K	$560K	$525K
Earnings Multiple	2.5x	2.5x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	51	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$227,880

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,008

60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

6.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,128

19% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

St Olaf College's Subject-Area Teaching graduates start at $47,807/yr — above the $41,690 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 2.5x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Subject-Area Teaching career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $27,000 against $47,807/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #222 ranking among 348 Subject-Area Teaching programs places St Olaf College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $47,807 to $57,128 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About St Olaf College

St Olaf College's 52% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a smaller student body of 3,049 in Northfield, MN. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $91,008 — 60% less than the list price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 51/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Subject-Area Teaching at St Olaf College?

At 51/100, the score looks reasonable — but Subject-Area Teaching is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Subject-Area Teaching at St Olaf College?

The 43% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

What do students actually pay for Subject-Area Teaching at St Olaf College?

The 60% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $227,880. At a net cost of $91,008, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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