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Teacher Education at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · 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 $40,005/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #188 of 348 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	$454K	$458K	$445K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.9x	13.0x	12.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	61

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,336

Out-of-state: $71,416 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,904

-55% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,206

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,771

9% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,005 track close to the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.0x 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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,206 represents roughly 7 months of the $40,005 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #188 of 348 Teacher Education programs, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $43,771 are relatively flat compared to the $40,005 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 7,104 students in Stevens Point, WI.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point?

This program scores 54/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Teacher Education programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $445,463 in decade earnings vs $454,415 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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