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Teacher Education at University of Connecticut

Storrs, 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 8.6x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #316 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)	8.9x	8.6x	7.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.1x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$81,464

Out-of-state: $172,136 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,544

-12% 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

At $25,777 per year, Teacher Education graduates from University of Connecticut earn below the $41,690 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

At 8.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,148 debt-to-$25,777 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #316 out of 348 programs, University of Connecticut's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $25,777 to $59,551 over five years (131% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut accepts 54% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 19,147 students in Storrs, CT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 42/100 — 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 University of Connecticut?

Lower starting pay at University of Connecticut 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 →