Special Education and Teaching bachelor's degree programs in Missouri
Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Missouri
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia · $20,357 federal debt$51,9012Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville · $26,250 federal debt$46,4753Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau · $25,000 federal debt$41,1634Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield · $22,500 federal debt$40,8465University of Central MissouriWarrensburg · $26,000 federal debt$39,5696Missouri Baptist UniversitySaint Louis · $28,688 federal debt$36,929
CAREER CONTEXT IN MO
What related occupations pay in Missouri
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $65,910
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,580–$83,230
- State employment
- 1,140
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
25-2051Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- State median wage
- $62,250
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,580–$111,640
- State employment
- 940
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,000
25-2058Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- State median wage
- $55,920
- Middle 50% wage range
- $46,920–$62,450
- State employment
- 2,760
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 10,400
25-2057Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- State median wage
- $50,370
- Middle 50% wage range
- $46,390–$59,920
- State employment
- 1,050
- Projected growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
25-2059Special Education Teachers, All Other
- State median wage
- $49,610
- Middle 50% wage range
- $46,220–$66,700
- State employment
- 210
- Projected growth
- +1.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
27-3091Interpreters and Translators
- State median wage
- $57,010
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,670–$79,610
- State employment
- 440
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Missouri; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri-Columbia | Columbia | $51,901 | $20,357 |
| 2 | Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville | $46,475 | $26,250 |
| 3 | Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau | $41,163 | $25,000 |
| 4 | Missouri State University-Springfield | Springfield | $40,846 | $22,500 |
| 5 | University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg | $39,569 | $26,000 |
| 6 | Missouri Baptist University | Saint Louis | $36,929 | $28,688 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Special Education and Teaching in Missouri
What do Special Education and Teaching bachelor's degree graduates earn in Missouri?
Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $40,846 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $25,000 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Missouri colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Missouri-Columbia has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.