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Teacher Education at University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · 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 $25,777/yr (-38% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #307 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	$722K	$700K	$634K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.3x	10.0x	9.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.4x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,888

Out-of-state: $160,560 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,236

20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,148

11.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,551

131% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $25,777/yr fall 38% below the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 10.0x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,148 represents roughly 11 months of the $25,777 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #307 of 348 Teacher Education programs, University of Connecticut-Stamford falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $59,551 show a 131% jump from the $25,777 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Connecticut-Stamford

University of Connecticut-Stamford has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 2,177 students in Stamford, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at University of Connecticut-Stamford?

A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Teacher Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Teacher Education careers?

With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $633,929 in decade earnings vs $722,396 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from University of Connecticut-Stamford?

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 →