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Teacher Education at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · 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 $45,906/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #108 of 679 Teacher Education programs Top 25%

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	$515K	$513K	$493K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.5x	11.5x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.2x	3.2x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,820

Out-of-state: $162,412 (3.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,712

-51% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,263

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,906 per year, Teacher Education graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn slightly above the $41,412 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 11.5x 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 — 30% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $21,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #108 out of 679 programs, University of Wisconsin-Madison's Teacher Education program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $45,906 to $51,263 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison accepts 43% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving a student body of 35,665 in Madison, WI.

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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

How does University of Wisconsin-Madison's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 62/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Teacher Education graduates.

How vulnerable is Teacher Education to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Teacher Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 30% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank so high for Teacher Education?

The #108 ranking out of 679 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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