Education at Prescott College

A 0.70 debt-to-earnings ratio sounds reasonable on paper, but both figures here come from national estimates—peer programs typically produce $38,660 in first-year earnings and $27,000 in debt. Without actual outcome data from Prescott College's education program specifically, you're making an investment decision based on what happens at similar small programs nationwide, not what this school delivers for its graduates.

The national context suggests education degrees cluster tightly around these numbers—the 75th percentile nationally only reaches $44,201, meaning even strong programs don't see dramatic salary growth early on. For a school with a 99% admission rate and nearly half its students on Pell grants, the question becomes whether Prescott's distinctive approach (competency-based, environmental focus) translates into outcomes that justify the estimated debt load, or whether graduates face the same modest starting salaries as teachers anywhere else while carrying private school debt.

Your child could potentially find an Arizona teaching program with lower debt or stronger career placement, but the single program count in the state database makes direct comparisons impossible. If Prescott's educational philosophy genuinely aligns with your child's goals, request actual employment and earnings data directly from the admissions office—any program worth $27,000 in debt should be willing to share where graduates land and what they earn.