Program Analysis
At $41,312/yr, Teacher Education graduates from University of Kentucky land near the $41,412 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
At 8.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $22,500 debt-to-$41,312 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #322 out of 679 programs, University of Kentucky's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $41,312 to $43,081 over five years (4% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.