Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $39,696 track close to the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 10.3x 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 — 43% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$39,696 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #173 out of 348 programs, Western Connecticut State University's Teacher Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $39,696 to $51,330 shows 29% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.