Special Education and Teaching

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

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$44,602Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,060Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$16,333Median federal debt
58Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $44,602 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $64,397 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,390–$79,764). Median debt is $16,333, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Webster University
Saint Louis
$51,322—
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$48,231$21,069
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles
$47,206$29,158
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
$46,426$27,027
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$46,015—
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau
$43,111—
Drury University
Springfield
$41,393$21,855

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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 $44,602 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,333.

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