Education at Missouri State University-Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri State University-Springfield is in Springfield, MO.
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Studying Online at Missouri State University-Springfield
Distance learning is available at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-Springfield’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #19 of 47 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #27 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #82 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #122 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #940 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1077 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Students who complete Missouri State University-Springfield’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,028 |
| 2 years | $34,851 |
| 3 years | $35,580 |
| 4 years | $38,545 |
| 5 years | $42,140 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield report median earnings of $38,545, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield stands at $26,431.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Missouri State University-Springfield work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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