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Teacher Education at University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR · 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 $39,795/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 11.2x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #312 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	$451K	$454K	$442K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	11.2x	10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.6x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	51	61

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,472

Out-of-state: $69,032 (6.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,100

-66% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,227

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,267

9% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,795/yr, Teacher Education graduates from University of Central Arkansas land near the $41,412 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 11.2x 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 — 30% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,227 debt-to-$39,795 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #312 out of 679 programs, University of Central Arkansas's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $39,795 to $43,267 over five years (9% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Central Arkansas

With 90% of applicants admitted, University of Central Arkansas prioritizes broad access, enrolling 7,426 students in Conway, AR.

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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

How does University of Central Arkansas's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 51/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Teacher Education graduates.

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 30% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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