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General Education Schools in Missouri

493 students earned Education degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 39th most popular major in the state out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Missouri

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 236
Bachelor’s Degree 183
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Missouri

1,160 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Missouri

In this state, education grads earn an average of $78,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UMSL will pay a net price of $12,232. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,039 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Southwest Baptist University. This private school has an average net price of $17,291. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#3

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,366. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#4

Webster University

Saint Louis
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

An average student at Webster will pay a net price of $23,248. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Webster grads earn an average salary of $38,977.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,543 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $53,847 after graduation.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,429 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at CMU CGES will pay a net price of $13,505.

#9

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,112 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,709 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Fontbonne University will pay a net price of $15,359.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
739 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. In their early career, HLGU grads earn an average salary of $33,905. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

General Education Careers in MO

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Education Professors 18% $69,430

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,622
Educational Administration 1,509
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,189
Special Education 539
Curriculum & Instruction 526
Student Counseling 495
Instructional Media Design 208
Teaching English or French 146

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