Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO

CIP 13.10

$37,547Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,901Median earnings 4 years after
$42,239Median earnings 5 years after
$19,455Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $37,547 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,499 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,442–$60,070). Median debt is $19,455, about 52% of first-year earnings.

Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$38,250$21,742
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
$38,040$21,668
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau
$37,450$23,876
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$36,365$24,500
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis
$35,312$23,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia make?

The median salary is $37,547 one year after graduation and $42,239 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,455.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.