Program Analysis
Graduates earn $44,281/yr, edging above the $41,690 national average for Teacher Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 13.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $25,500 debt-to-$44,281 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #89 out of 348 programs, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $44,281 to $50,961 over five years (15% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.