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Teacher Education at College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV · Public · Associate Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

one of the larger campuses at 27,790 students in Las Vegas, NV.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $19,662/yr fall 24% below the $25,977 national median for Teacher Education. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

With a 39.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Teacher Education carry above-average AI exposure (30% of tasks). The 40% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

At $8,062 in median debt against $19,662 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #97 ranking among 129 Teacher Education programs places College of Southern Nevada in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $19,662-to-$45,525 earnings arc over five years reflects a 132% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

The 5 apprenticeship pathways connected to Teacher Education reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

54 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
48
Low End
54
Score
56
High End
Earnings $19,662/yr (-24% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (70% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$345K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
42.0x
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 (In-State)
$8,220
Out-of-state: $24,418
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,062
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,525
132% 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

View all 11 career paths with full salary data →

About Teacher Education Careers

Your journey will likely begin in the classroom, where your days are a dynamic mix of planning and direct interaction. As an elementary teacher, you might use a smartboard to lead a math lesson, then transition to guiding small reading groups. In a secondary school, you’ll focus on your subject specialty, preparing students for exams, managing online assignments through a learning management system, and communicating with parents.

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Teacher Education Overview

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Teacher Education at Other Schools

Central Washington University ($50,340) Arizona State University Campus Immersion ($48,807) Minnesota State University-Mankato ($46,599) Austin Community College District ($46,430) Northern Arizona University ($45,247) San Juan College ($44,618) Urban College of Boston ($39,213) Roxbury Community College ($34,086)

Other Majors at College of Southern Nevada

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($77,082) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($64,976) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($39,636) Accounting and Related Services ($30,553) Security Science and Technology ($29,354) Legal Support Services ($28,803) Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies ($26,635) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($26,301)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does College of Southern Nevada's Teacher Education program score?
A score of 54/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but College of Southern Nevada trails the majority of Teacher Education programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Should I worry about AI if I study Teacher Education?
With 30% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $205,708 in decade earnings vs $345,042 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is College of Southern Nevada a good choice for Teacher Education despite lower starting pay?
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.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Teacher Education graduates?
Yes — 5 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Teacher Education career paths, including Apprenticeship And Training Representative (Gov Only). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
Is there demand for Teacher Education workers?
With approximately 412,300 annual openings across mapped careers, Teacher Education offers a very large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →