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Education Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 7,986 students earned their Education degrees in MO.

In this state, Education is the 4th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,542
Bachelor’s Degree 2,728
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 637
Post-Master’s Certificate 637
Associate Degree 521
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 478
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 478
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 478
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 61
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 61
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 61
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 19

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: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 82.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Missouri

151,800 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Missouri

In this state, education grads earn an average of $70,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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

850 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

791 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,811 a year. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Missouri State. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%.

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

73% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,683 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

549 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCM.

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

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,078 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

486 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,146 a year. A typical student attending Southeast Missouri State University will pay a net price of $13,568.

#7

Lindenwood University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Lindenwood University.

387 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,114 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,860 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%.

217 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,429 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,713 after earning their degree at this institution. 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.

Education Careers in MO

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Home Economics Professors 33% $73,610
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 25% $65,580
Business Professors 25% $80,690
Psychology Professors 23% $73,750
Biological Science Professors 23% $85,630
Environmental Science Professors 22% $85,890
Coaches and Scouts 20% $28,420
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 20% $71,940
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 20% $69,200
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 19% $70,720
Physics Postsecondary Professors 19% $74,350
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 19% $35,590
Social Sciences Professors 19% $60,990
Education Professors 18% $69,430
Economics Professors 18% $96,970
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $63,160
Chemistry Professors 18% $77,820
Interpreters and Translators 17% $57,090
Mathematical Science Professors 17% $76,650
History Professors 17% $70,360
Sociology Professors 17% $75,870
Postsecondary Education Administrators 16% $95,730
Agricultural Sciences Professors 16% $87,990
Political Science Professors 16% $73,770
Education, Training, and Library Workers 15% $39,690
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 15% $69,470
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 15% $45,990
Geography Professors 13% $73,530
Computer Science Professors 13% $76,790
Education Administrators 11% $76,340
Preschool Education Administrators 11% $47,020
Instructional Coordinators 10% $57,640
Preschool Teachers 10% $27,390
Librarians 9% $48,760
Teachers 8% $0
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $29,120
Vocational Education Professors 7% $47,860
Special Education Preschool Teachers 7% $33,750
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 6% $87,180
Teacher Assistants 6% $25,240
Technical Education High School Teachers 6% $46,960
Middle School Teachers 6% $49,310
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $47,180
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $49,130
High School Teachers 5% $48,170
Elementary School Teachers 5% $45,970
Special Education Professors 5% $45,420
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $47,600
Social Scientists 5% $69,810
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $80,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Psychology 3,062
Social Sciences 2,156
Communication & Journalism 1,975
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 584
History 496
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 160
Library Science 105

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