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Teacher Education at University of Mary

Bismarck, ND · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,299/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 5.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #183 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	$496K	$495K	$474K
Earnings Multiple	5.8x	5.8x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$85,872

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,272

14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $43,299/yr, roughly in line with the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

A 5.8x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 4% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $27,000 against $43,299/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #183 ranking among 348 Teacher Education programs places University of Mary in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Mary

University of Mary accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,280 students in Bismarck, ND.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 54/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at University of Mary?

At 54/100, the score looks reasonable — but Teacher Education is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education at University of Mary?

The 43% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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