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Teacher Education at The University of Montana

Missoula, MT · 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 $28,298/yr (-32% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 16.0x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #293 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	$524K	$521K	$495K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.1x	16.0x	15.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.1x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,608

Out-of-state: $126,488 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,472

-110% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,905

66% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $28,298 per year, Teacher Education graduates from The University of Montana earn below the $41,690 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 16.0x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #293 out of 348 programs, The University of Montana's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $28,298 to $46,905 over five years (66% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About The University of Montana

With 96% of applicants admitted, The University of Montana prioritizes broad access, enrolling 7,079 students in Missoula, MT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does The University of Montana's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 45/100 — 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 The University of Montana?

Lower starting pay at The University of Montana 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 →