Special Education and Teaching at Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Northwest Missouri State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwest Missouri State University 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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| 139 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $47,226 | $50,397 | #121 | $41,871 |
| 140 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $47,031 | $50,471 | #118 | $41,376 |
| 141 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $46,769 | $50,175 | #123 | $44,104 |
| 142 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $46,475 | $49,831 | #125 | $38,040 |
| 143 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $46,315 | $48,193 | #144 | $43,844 |
| 144 | Dakota State University Madison, SD | $46,095 | $49,616 | #130 | $42,318 |
| 145 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $45,924 | $49,008 | #137 | $42,709 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Northwest Missouri State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,602 | $50,060 | $16,333 |
Other Majors at Northwest Missouri State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Missouri State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,040 one year after graduating and $46,475 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Missouri State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Northwest Missouri State University ranks #142 by median pay four years after graduation, and #125 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Northwest Missouri State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,668.
← All data for Northwest Missouri State University · Methodology
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.