Special Education and Teaching at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Columbia graduates in special education and teaching earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Columbia 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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| 76 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $52,008 | $55,795 | #42 | $51,306 |
| 77 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $51,949 | $52,833 | #90 | $50,159 |
| 78 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $51,908 | $54,013 | #74 | $47,592 |
| 79 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $51,901 | $55,649 | #45 | $37,547 |
| 80 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $51,786 | $48,430 | #141 | $39,638 |
| 81 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $51,759 | $55,091 | #51 | $50,975 |
| 82 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $51,664 | $49,173 | #135 | — |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at University of Missouri-Columbia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,231 | $51,460 | $21,069 |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-Columbia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Columbia special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,547 one year after graduating and $51,901 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Columbia rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Missouri-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,455.
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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.