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Teacher Education at Rasmussen University-Illinois

Rockford, IL · Private for-profit · Certificate · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

with a smaller student body of 1,330 in Rockford, IL.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,038/yr, edging above the $25,977 national average for Teacher Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

With a 21.7x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teacher Education career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $9,500 in median debt against $28,038 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #91 ranking among 129 Teacher Education programs places Rasmussen University-Illinois in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

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

55 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
53
Low End
55
Score
57
High End
Earnings $28,038/yr (8% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (70% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$28K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
21.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
11 of 11
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$13,546
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$27,895
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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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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 Rasmussen University-Illinois

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($68,119) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($51,036) Computer Engineering ($48,263) Accounting and Related Services ($47,506) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($47,447) Management Information Systems and Services ($46,337) Human Resources Management and Services ($45,969) Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants ($45,271)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rasmussen University-Illinois's Teacher Education program score?
A score of 55/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Rasmussen University-Illinois trails the majority of Teacher Education programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
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 $293,340 in decade earnings vs $293,340 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can I learn Teacher Education through an apprenticeship instead?
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.
How many job openings are there for Teacher Education graduates?
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 →