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Teacher Education at University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · 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 $33,502/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #579 of 679 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	$455K	$458K	$445K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.0x	11.1x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.7x	7.5x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,376

Out-of-state: $59,136 (7.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,012

-28% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,750

9.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,469

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Memphis's Teacher Education graduates start at $33,502/yr, trailing the $41,412 national average by 19%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Teacher Education programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,750 represents roughly 10 months of the $33,502 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #579 of 679 Teacher Education programs, University of Memphis falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $33,502 to $42,469 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Memphis

A 93% acceptance rate means University of Memphis is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 13,645 in Memphis, TN.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at University of Memphis?

A score of 42/100 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 30% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $445,320 in decade earnings vs $455,481 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from University of Memphis?

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 →