Special Education and Teaching at Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Missouri State University-Springfield graduates in special education and teaching earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri State University-Springfield Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 177 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 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $83,932 | $79,886 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,535 | $70,642 | #2 | $61,474 |
| 3 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $74,079 | $70,508 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,067 | $63,252 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $71,781 | $68,321 | #4 | — |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $66,767 | $58,600 | #28 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $66,377 | $63,177 | #12 | $49,413 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $64,827 | $65,930 | #7 | $50,698 |
| 9 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,780 | $59,584 | #25 | $52,912 |
| 10 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $64,201 | $66,633 | #6 | $53,159 |
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| 164 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $41,627 | $50,507 | #116 | $40,185 |
| 165 | Bluffton University Bluffton, OH | $41,602 | $44,396 | #161 | — |
| 166 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $41,163 | $44,135 | #163 | $37,450 |
| 167 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $40,846 | $43,796 | #165 | $38,250 |
| 168 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $40,705 | $46,090 | #154 | $38,807 |
| 169 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $39,777 | $45,040 | #156 | $36,999 |
| 170 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $39,569 | $42,426 | #168 | $36,365 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Missouri State University-Springfield
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $42,990 | — |
Other Majors at Missouri State University-Springfield by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri State University-Springfield special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,250 one year after graduating and $40,846 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri State University-Springfield rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Missouri State University-Springfield ranks #167 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Missouri State University-Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,742.
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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.