Special Education and Teaching at University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Master's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
University of Missouri-St Louis graduates in special education and teaching earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-St Louis Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 280 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 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $104,208 | $94,822 | #1 | $83,983 |
| 2 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $95,677 | $87,060 | #5 | $79,384 |
| 3 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $95,089 | $86,525 | #7 | $74,460 |
| 4 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $94,601 | $90,041 | #2 | $76,836 |
| 5 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $94,588 | $86,069 | #8 | $78,713 |
| 6 | Pace University New York, NY | $91,867 | $87,438 | #4 | $79,259 |
| 7 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $91,444 | $83,208 | #11 | $77,631 |
| 8 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $90,918 | $86,535 | #6 | $77,678 |
| 9 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $89,791 | $81,704 | #13 | — |
| 10 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $88,978 | $84,689 | #9 | $77,182 |
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| 244 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $54,379 | $61,725 | #162 | $53,827 |
| 245 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $54,194 | $65,754 | #91 | — |
| 246 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $54,048 | $61,349 | #167 | $51,358 |
| 247 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $53,964 | $57,861 | #222 | $46,426 |
| 248 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $53,879 | $61,007 | #173 | $46,704 |
| 249 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $53,700 | $63,281 | #134 | $50,720 |
| 250 | Radford University Radford, VA | $53,439 | $48,661 | #274 | $50,536 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at University of Missouri-St Louis
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $58,274 | $61,980 | — |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-St Louis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $129,101 | $87,974 | #17 of 75 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $116,260 | $87,641 | #63 of 92 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,891 | — | #353 of 432 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,056 | $61,121 | #248 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,651 | $54,832 | #199 of 453 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $58,181 | $56,723 | #232 of 322 |
| Social Work | $57,905 | $48,620 | #229 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,852 | $48,306 | #275 of 380 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $49,897 | $44,437 | #287 of 302 |
| History | $44,457 | $44,022 | #35 of 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-St Louis special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,426 one year after graduating and $53,964 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-St Louis rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Missouri-St Louis ranks #247 by median pay four years after graduation, and #222 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Missouri-St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,027.
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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.