Special Education and Teaching at Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Southeast Missouri State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southeast 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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| 163 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $41,782 | $44,588 | #160 | $34,073 |
| 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 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Southeast Missouri State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,111 | $40,985 | — |
Other Majors at Southeast Missouri State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southeast Missouri State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,450 one year after graduating and $41,163 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southeast Missouri State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Southeast Missouri State University ranks #166 by median pay four years after graduation, and #163 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Southeast Missouri State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,876.
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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.