Education, General
Master's degree · Southwest Minnesota State University · Marshall, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median of $55,867 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,824 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,724–$82,084). Median debt is $17,448, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Education, General (Master's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Hamline University Saint Paul | $67,927 | $17,849 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona | $59,959 | $20,407 |
| Walden University Minneapolis | $59,485 | $20,500 |
| Bethel University Saint Paul | $57,694 | $23,241 |
| Capella University Minneapolis | $56,264 | $18,220 |
| Winona State University Winona | $52,019 | — |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato | $51,118 | $20,169 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth | $50,147 | — |
| St Catherine University Saint Paul | $49,567 | $34,326 |
Other programs at Southwest Minnesota State University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$71,933 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$69,142 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$52,342 - Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's degree
$49,521 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$49,245 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$48,939 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$47,734 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$46,368 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$44,510 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$43,875 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$41,333 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$33,099 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$32,802 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,765 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$42,232 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree
$34,990 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,120 - Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree
$46,566
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University make?
The median salary is $55,867 one year after graduation and $59,053 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,448.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.