Special Education and Teaching at Drury University
Springfield, MO · Master's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Drury University graduates in special education and teaching earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drury University Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 280 colleges reporting special education and teaching earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $104,208 | $94,822 | #1 | $83,983 |
| 2 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $95,677 | $87,060 | #5 | $79,384 |
| 3 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $95,089 | $86,525 | #7 | $74,460 |
| 4 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $94,601 | $90,041 | #2 | $76,836 |
| 5 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $94,588 | $86,069 | #8 | $78,713 |
| 6 | Pace University New York, NY | $91,867 | $87,438 | #4 | $79,259 |
| 7 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $91,444 | $83,208 | #11 | $77,631 |
| 8 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $90,918 | $86,535 | #6 | $77,678 |
| 9 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $89,791 | $81,704 | #13 | — |
| 10 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $88,978 | $84,689 | #9 | $77,182 |
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| 276 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $44,476 | $50,360 | #272 | — |
| 277 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $43,802 | $49,597 | #273 | — |
| 278 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $42,990 | $46,094 | #277 | — |
| 279 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $42,026 | $45,061 | #278 | $41,393 |
| 280 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $40,985 | $43,945 | #279 | $43,111 |
Other Majors at Drury University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,592 | $52,946 | #668 of 861 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drury University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,393 one year after graduating and $42,026 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drury University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Drury University ranks #279 by median pay four years after graduation, and #278 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Drury University worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,855.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.