Education at University of Missouri-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Missouri-Columbia is in Columbia, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Columbia’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #5 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 178 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #30 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #101 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #308 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1007 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #5 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 178 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #30 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #101 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #308 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1007 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia’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 | $44,452 |
| 2 years | $42,947 |
| 3 years | $44,340 |
| 4 years | $49,094 |
| 5 years | $54,836 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $49,094, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at $19,626.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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