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Teacher Education at State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY · 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 $28,929/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 20.0x earnings multiple (9.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #299 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	$693K	$680K	$639K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.3x	20.0x	18.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.4x	9.2x	8.7x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,096

Out-of-state: $73,736 (9.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,924

-117% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,875

7.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,232

108% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $28,929 place State University of New York at New Paltz below the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.0x 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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $17,875 represents roughly 7 months of the $28,929 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #299 of 679 Teacher Education programs, State University of New York at New Paltz scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $60,232 show a 108% jump from the $28,929 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About State University of New York at New Paltz

A 59% admission rate makes State University of New York at New Paltz accessible to a wide range of qualified students, enrolling 6,022 students in New Paltz, NY.

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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 State University of New York at New Paltz?

A score of 52/100 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 $638,769 in decade earnings vs $692,954 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from State University of New York at New Paltz?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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