Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Master's degree · Southeast Missouri State University · Cape Girardeau, MO

CIP 13.12

$40,361Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,332Median earnings 4 years after
$43,811Median earnings 5 years after
$14,279Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $40,361 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,916 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,965–$72,958). Median debt is $14,279, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
$48,306$25,044
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$43,502$24,332
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis
$42,604$42,527
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles
$42,568$38,399
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$41,559$35,589
Truman State University
Kirksville
$41,455$17,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Southeast Missouri State University make?

The median salary is $40,361 one year after graduation and $43,811 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,279.

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