Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · Northwest Missouri State University · Maryville, MO

CIP 13.10

$38,040Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,475Median earnings 4 years after
$39,045Median earnings 5 years after
$21,668Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $38,040 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 $21,668, about 57% 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
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$37,547$19,455
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 Northwest Missouri State University make?

The median salary is $38,040 one year after graduation and $39,045 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,668.

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