Teacher Education at Ashford University

San Diego, CA · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

one of the larger campuses at 23,734 students in San Diego, CA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $25,553/yr, roughly in line with the $25,977 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 11.0x 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 career paths, with 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,750 represents roughly 12 months of the $25,553 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #109 of 129 Teacher Education programs, Ashford University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $28,790 are relatively flat compared to the $25,553 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Teacher Education offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
47
Low End
50
Score
51
High End
Earnings $25,553/yr (-2% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (70% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$293K
3.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
11.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
11 of 11
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition
$26,320
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,750
11.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$28,790
13% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Teacher Education graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490 +1.8% 100%
Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090 +2.1% 51%
Training and development specialists $65,850 +10.8% 45%
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490
+1.8% growth 100% AI-proof
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72,090
+2.1% growth 51% AI-proof
Training and development specialists
$65,850
+10.8% growth 45% AI-proof

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Teacher Education Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 50/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at Ashford University?
This program scores 50/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Teacher Education programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI affect Teacher Education careers?
With 30% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $267,341 in decade earnings vs $293,296 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Teacher Education program at Ashford University?
If Ashford University's tuition gives you pause, consider that 5 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Teacher Education. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
How many job openings are there for Teacher Education graduates?
The career paths mapped to Teacher Education have roughly 412,300 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by enrollment growth and teacher shortage dynamics.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →