Education at Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Arizona State's education program earns its graduates $37,535 in their first year—placing it at the national 75th percentile and matching Arizona's state median. That's $5,000 more than the typical education graduate nationwide, though notably this matches ASU's own digital program and represents solid but not exceptional performance within Arizona's limited market of four education programs. With manageable debt of $25,367 (0.68 ratio to first-year earnings), graduates can expect to owe roughly two-thirds of their annual salary, which is reasonable for a field often characterized by stable, if modest, compensation.

The trajectory here follows what you'd expect from teaching careers: steady rather than spectacular growth. Earnings climb to $40,490 by year four—an 8% gain that reflects typical salary schedules in education rather than market-driven advancement. This stability cuts both ways: you won't see the income jumps possible in business or tech, but you also get predictability that helps with financial planning. The debt load, while below the national median for education programs, still requires careful budgeting on a teacher's salary.

For families committed to education as a career, ASU delivers above-average preparation at a reasonable cost. The 90% admission rate means access isn't a barrier, and the strong national ranking suggests graduates are competitive for teaching positions. Just understand you're investing in a stable profession, not a high-earning one—this program sets realistic expectations and meets them.