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Teacher Education at St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL · 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 $49,435/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 50.8x earnings multiple (14.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #12 of 348 Teacher Education programs Top 5%

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	$550K	$545K	$513K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	51.3x	50.8x	47.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	14.8x	14.7x	13.8x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	71	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$10,728

Out-of-state: $37,144 (14.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$-208

102% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

St Petersburg College's Teacher Education graduates start at $49,435/yr — above the $41,690 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 50.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

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

St Petersburg College ranks #12 among 348 Teacher Education programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About St Petersburg College

serving 18,759 students in St. Petersburg, FL. After financial aid, the average student pays $-208 over four years — 102% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary $101,390/yr

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 71/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at St Petersburg College?

At 71/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education at St Petersburg 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.

Is St Petersburg College one of the best schools for Teacher Education?

Among 348 Teacher Education programs, St Petersburg College's #12 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

What do students actually pay for Teacher Education at St Petersburg College?

The 102% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $10,728. At a net cost of $-208, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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