Education at Missouri Western State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what Missouri Western State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri Western State University is located in Saint Joseph, MO.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri Western State University
Many students take online classes at Missouri Western State University. Among 3,716 students, 328 (9%) studied exclusively online and 1,585 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Missouri Western State University
Rankings can help you compare Missouri Western State University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #48 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #158 of 178 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Missouri Western State University
Those who finish Missouri Western State University’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 | $31,653 |
| 2 years | $30,530 |
| 3 years | $31,314 |
| 4 years | $34,238 |
| 5 years | $39,329 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Missouri Western State University earn a median of $34,238, compared with $45,904 for all Missouri Western State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Missouri Western State University is $23,028.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Missouri Western State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Education majors, 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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