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Teacher Education at University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL · 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 $47,219/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 20.5x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #11 of 348 Teacher Education programs Top 5%

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	$528K	$524K	$497K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.7x	20.5x	19.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.3x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	71	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,556

Out-of-state: $83,172 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$41,412

-62% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,853

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $47,219/yr, edging above the $41,690 national average for Teacher Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.5x 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 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

At #11 of 348 nationally, this is a top-5% Teacher Education program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $52,853 are relatively flat compared to the $47,219 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of North Florida

With a 62% acceptance rate, University of North Florida is moderately selective, serving 13,915 students in Jacksonville, FL.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

This program scores 71/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Teacher Education nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Teacher Education careers?

With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $497,113 in decade earnings vs $527,861 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of North Florida's Teacher Education program stand out?

Ranked #11 of 348 programs nationally, University of North Florida lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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