Education at Truman State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Truman State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Truman State University is in Kirksville, MO.
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Online Class Availability at Truman State University
Distance learning is available at Truman State University. Among 3,664 students, 710 (19%) studied exclusively online and 1,260 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Truman State University
Use these rankings to compare Truman State University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #12 of 47 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #12 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #89 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #560 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #809 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Truman State University
Graduates of Truman 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 | $36,063 |
| 2 years | $36,132 |
| 3 years | $38,129 |
| 4 years | $40,242 |
| 5 years | $43,961 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Truman State University earn a median of $40,242, compared with $49,119 for all Truman State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Truman State University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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