Education at Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO · Master's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Southwest Baptist University graduates in education earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southwest Baptist University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education 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-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 197 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $52,477 | $47,246 | #213 | $51,007 |
| 198 | Concord University Athens, WV | $52,231 | $61,792 | #118 | $47,257 |
| 199 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $51,914 | $58,782 | #143 | $47,755 |
| 200 | Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO | $50,567 | $54,218 | #184 | $45,224 |
| 201 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $50,523 | $51,367 | #202 | $57,743 |
| 202 | Midway University Midway, KY | $49,825 | $56,417 | #171 | $45,850 |
| 203 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $49,737 | $58,611 | #147 | $44,563 |
Other Education Credentials at Southwest Baptist University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $75,701 | $80,017 | — |
Other Majors at Southwest Baptist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $56,186 | $55,651 | #407 of 453 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $51,304 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwest Baptist University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,224 one year after graduating and $50,567 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwest Baptist University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Southwest Baptist University ranks #200 by median pay four years after graduation, and #184 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Southwest Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,487.
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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.