Education at Missouri Southern State University
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Missouri Southern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Missouri Southern State University is in Joplin, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Missouri Southern State University
Distance learning is available at Missouri Southern State University. Among 4,147 students, 868 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,687 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Missouri Southern State University
Use these rankings to compare Missouri Southern State University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #13 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #22 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #39 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #137 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #599 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1213 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Missouri Southern State University
Students who complete Missouri Southern State University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,300 |
| 2 years | $32,270 |
| 3 years | $32,748 |
| 4 years | $36,817 |
| 5 years | $39,648 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Missouri Southern State University take home a median $36,817, compared with $44,666 for all Missouri Southern State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Missouri Southern State University comes in at $21,850.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Missouri Southern State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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