Special Education and Teaching at Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR · Public · Associate Degree
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
46
Strong Growth
43
Base Case
39
Conservative
Earnings
$32,829/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof
Moderate (56% shielded)
Job Market
Large (34,900 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Special Education and Teaching graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $422K | $324K | $249K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 34.0x | 26.1x | 20.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 15.2x | 11.6x | 8.9x |
| Viable Career Paths | 6 of 6 | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 46 | 43 | 39 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$12,420
Out-of-state: $27,810
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,592
24% growth from Year 1
Career Paths
Where Special Education and Teaching graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 34,900 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education teachers, postsecondary | $72,090 | 5,600 | +2.1% | 51% |
| Special education teachers, secondary school | $69,590 | 11,100 | -1.6% | 70% |
| Special education teachers, all other | $67,430 | 2,900 | +1.1% | 52% |
| Special education teachers, middle school | $64,880 | 6,300 | -1.9% | 69% |
| Special education teachers, preschool | $62,190 | 2,100 | +1.4% | 80% |
| Interpreters and translators | $59,440 | 6,900 | +1.7% | 12% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Special Education and Teaching at Chemeketa Community College?
This program scores 43/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 39 (conservative) to 46 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Special Education and Teaching?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Special Education and Teaching graduates retain 6 of 6 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $248,803 (conservative) to $421,693 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Special Education and Teaching graduates?
The career paths mapped to Special Education and Teaching have roughly 34,900 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a large job market.
Is Special Education and Teaching at Chemeketa Community College worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 26.1x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 20.0x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.