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Teacher Education at Valley City State University

Valley City, ND · 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 $49,582/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 15.1x earnings multiple (9.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #30 of 348 Teacher Education programs Top 10%

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	$488K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.1x	15.1x	14.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.6x	9.5x	9.1x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	69	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,056

Out-of-state: $53,912 (9.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,452

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,250

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,811

4% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $49,582 at Valley City State University come in 19% above the national median of $41,690 for Teacher Education programs.

With a 15.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $49,582 far exceeding the $20,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #30 of 348 programs, this Teacher Education program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The limited growth from $49,582 to $51,811 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Valley City State University

A 69% admission rate makes Valley City State University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 918 students in Valley City, ND.

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Top Career Paths

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary $101,390/yr

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

View all 30 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 69/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at Valley City State University?

At 69/100, Valley City State University'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 Valley City State University?

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.

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