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Teacher Education at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC · 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 $29,897/yr (-28% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 15.6x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #481 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	$567K	$562K	$536K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.8x	15.6x	14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.6x	3.6x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,956

Out-of-state: $157,320 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,932

-44% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,000

4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,232

71% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $29,897 place University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill below the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.6x 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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $29,897 far exceeding the $12,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #481 of 679 Teacher Education programs, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $51,232 show a 71% jump from the $29,897 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill accepts 19% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with 20,556 students enrolled in Chapel Hill, NC.

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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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

A score of 47/100 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 $535,978 in decade earnings vs $566,771 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

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 →