Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $42,005 track close to the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 12.8x 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 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,876 debt-to-$42,005 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #221 out of 679 programs, West Liberty University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $42,005 to $42,828 over five years (2% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.