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Teacher Education at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, 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 $47,230/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 13.1x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #46 of 348 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	$537K	$533K	$504K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.2x	13.1x	12.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.2x	7.1x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	67	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,568

Out-of-state: $74,824 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,460

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,963

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,835

14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $47,230 per year, Teacher Education graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stout earn slightly above the $41,690 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 13.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $22,963 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

University of Wisconsin-Stout ranks #46 among 348 Teacher Education programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The limited growth from $47,230 to $53,835 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About University of Wisconsin-Stout

With 85% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Stout prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 5,900 in Menomonie, WI.

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Top Career Paths

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Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 67/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at University of Wisconsin-Stout?

At 67/100, University of Wisconsin-Stout's Teacher Education program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education at University of Wisconsin-Stout?

The 43% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is University of Wisconsin-Stout one of the best schools for Teacher Education?

Among 348 Teacher Education programs, University of Wisconsin-Stout's #46 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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