Teacher Education at Rasmussen University-Kansas

Topeka, KS · Private for-profit · Certificate · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

a smaller institution with 333 students in Topeka, KS.

Program Analysis

Rasmussen University-Kansas's Teacher Education graduates start at $28,038/yr — above the $25,977 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 19.1x 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 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $9,500 in median debt clears fast against $28,038 in annual earnings.

Ranked #92 of 129 Teacher Education programs, Rasmussen University-Kansas falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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

55 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
52
Low End
55
Score
56
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
19.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
11 of 11
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$15,340
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

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Teacher Education at Rasmussen University-Kansas?
A score of 55/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Rasmussen University-Kansas trails the majority of Teacher Education programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Teacher Education to AI automation?
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.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Teacher Education graduates?
Teacher Education connects to 5 apprenticeship pathways. These DOL-registered programs combine structured training with paid employment — a strong alternative for students who prefer hands-on learning over classroom instruction.
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 →