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Teacher Education at Wingate University

Wingate, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,130/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (30% exposed)

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

ROI 3.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #561 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	$496K	$496K	$479K
Earnings Multiple	3.1x	3.1x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	72%	62%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	43	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$160,784

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$85,484

47% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,925

7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,211

20% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,130/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 3.1x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,925 debt-to-$40,130 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #561 out of 679 programs, Wingate University's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $40,130 to $48,211 shows 20% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Wingate University

Wingate University accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,462 students in Wingate, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 41% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. After financial aid, the average student pays $85,484 over four years — 47% below sticker price.

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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

How does Wingate University's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Teacher Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Teacher Education to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Teacher Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 30% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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