Special Education and Teaching at University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of Central Missouri graduates in special education and teaching earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Missouri 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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| 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 |
| 171 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $39,497 | $42,149 | #169 | $35,220 |
| 172 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $39,325 | $37,271 | #177 | $50,331 |
| 173 | University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME | $39,251 | $41,714 | #172 | $39,458 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at University of Central Missouri
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,015 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of Central Missouri by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Missouri special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,365 one year after graduating and $39,569 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Missouri rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Central Missouri ranks #170 by median pay four years after graduation, and #168 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Central Missouri worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
← All data for University of Central Missouri · 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.