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Teacher Education at Washington State University

Pullman, WA · 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 $55,864/yr (34% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #63 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	$608K	$597K	$553K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.7x	11.5x	10.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.1x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	65	65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,988

Out-of-state: $116,292 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,604

-11% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$62,752

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of Washington State University's Teacher Education program earn $55,864/yr in their first year — 34% above the $41,690 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.5x 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 9% gap from the optimistic case.

At #63 of 348 nationally, this is a top-5% Teacher Education program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About Washington State University

Washington State University has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 21,583 in Pullman, WA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Washington State University?

A score of 65/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Teacher Education field.

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 $553,387 in decade earnings vs $607,876 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Washington State University's Teacher Education program stand out?

Ranked #63 of 348 programs nationally, Washington State University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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