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Teacher Education at Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · 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 $33,137/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

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

ROI 10.7x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #320 of 348 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	$480K	$481K	$463K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.7x	10.7x	10.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.8x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,752

Out-of-state: $82,424 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,864

-36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,572

8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,788

35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,137 per year, Teacher Education graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus earn below the $41,690 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 10.7x 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 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,572 debt-to-$33,137 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #320 out of 348 programs, Wright State University-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,137 to $44,788 shows 35% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Wright State University-Main Campus

With 95% of applicants admitted, Wright State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, enrolling 6,330 students in Dayton, OH.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wright State University-Main Campus's Teacher Education program score?

This program scores 42/100 — 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 43% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Teacher Education earnings lower at Wright State University-Main Campus?

Lower starting pay at Wright State University-Main Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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