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Teacher Education at Westfield State University

Westfield, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,090/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #479 of 679 Teacher Education programs

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	$529K	$526K	$505K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	11.1x	10.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.3x	7.0x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	61

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$47,528

Out-of-state: $71,848 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,244

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,293

9.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,005

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $35,090 per year, Teacher Education graduates from Westfield State University earn below the $41,412 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.1x 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 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,293 represents roughly 9 months of the $35,090 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #479 of 679 Teacher Education programs, Westfield State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $35,090 to $50,005 over five years — a 43% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Westfield State University

With 81% of applicants admitted, Westfield State University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 3,481 in Westfield, MA.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Training and development specialists $65,850/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Teacher Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Teacher Education careers?

With 30% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $504,854 in decade earnings vs $528,563 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Teacher Education from Westfield State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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