Teacher Education at Urban College of Boston

Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Associate Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

a compact campus enrolling 356 students in Boston, MA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,521 put Urban College of Boston's Teacher Education program 25% above the national median of $25,977 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 22.4x 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.

At #61 of 129 Teacher Education programs, Urban College of Boston scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

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

59 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
57
Low End
59
Score
60
High End
Earnings $32,521/yr (25% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (70% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (412,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$33K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
22.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
11 of 11
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$15,216
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$32,377
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 does a 59/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Teacher Education at Urban College of Boston?
At 59/100, Urban College of Boston's Teacher Education program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
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 $340,242 in decade earnings vs $340,242 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Are there apprenticeship options for Teacher Education?
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 →