U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study; 158 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 58% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $43,635. College Scorecard.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Education (Elementary / Secondary): pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Education (Elementary / Secondary) nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,260 | $85,295 | more than 20 years |
| $30–48k | $18,894 | $79,544 | more than 20 years |
| $48–75k | $20,680 | $87,063 | more than 20 years |
| $75–110k | $23,883 | $100,547 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $27,411 | $115,400 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (44% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates 4 years after graduating ($35,452) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $14 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Education (Elementary / Secondary) at Missouri colleges
Every Missouri college we cover that reports Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park University | $45,525 | $25,732 | $21,032 | 38% |
| 2 | University of Missouri-Columbia | $44,681 | $20,867 | $20,268 | 75% |
| 3 | Northwest Missouri State University | $42,508 | $26,000 | $16,244 | 54% |
| 4 | Lindenwood University | $41,633 | $27,000 | $19,638 | 49% |
| 5 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | $41,228 | $26,000 | $13,310 | 55% |
| 6 | Culver-Stockton College | $39,912 | $28,750 | $21,983 | 39% |
| 7 | Missouri Southern State University | $39,419 | $21,850 | $12,007 | 42% |
| 8 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | $39,331 | $25,500 | $22,066 | 66% |
| 9 | Missouri Western State University | $39,163 | $21,352 | $13,251 | 39% |
| 10 | University of Missouri-St Louis | $38,980 | $23,375 | $15,071 | 57% |
| 11 | University of Central Missouri | $38,807 | $24,199 | $14,462 | 54% |
| 12 | Evangel University | $38,614 | $27,000 | $18,669 | 65% |
| 13 | Missouri State University-Springfield | $38,413 | $26,500 | $17,613 | 58% |
| 14 | Drury University | $37,713 | $26,262 | $20,831 | 62% |
| 15 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studiesbachelor's & associate | $37,713 | $26,262 | $10,566 | 43% |
| 16 | Southeast Missouri State University | $37,245 | $22,995 | $15,882 | 58% |
| 17 | Lincoln University | $36,835 | $30,259 | $19,092 | 21% |
| 18 | Missouri Baptist University | $36,820 | $27,000 | $27,006 | 48% |
| 19 | Southwest Baptist University | $36,697 | $21,250 | $21,677 | 55% |
| 20 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | $35,452 | $20,431 | $22,766 | 51% |
| 21 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $35,452 | $20,431 | $14,601 | 0% |
| 22 | Hannibal-LaGrange University | $35,240 | $25,250 | $22,814 | 50% |
14 more Missouri colleges offer Education (Elementary / Secondary) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates
Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Training and Development Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Acceptance rate: 57% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 51% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $48,991
- Full cost breakdown · all 41 majors · overview
Related majors at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences earn a median $35,452 four years after graduating and $32,393 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is $20,431, about 58% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences a good school for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Missouri?
On pay, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences earn $35,452 four years out, $3,258 below the median for the same major across 22 Missouri colleges ($38,710) and $12,371 below the U.S. median ($47,823). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Missouri?
Of 22 Missouri colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ranks 20th; among the 21 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 19th. The highest is Park University at $45,525.
What jobs do Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teacher, with a median wage of $47,920 in the Columbia, MO area and $63,970 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and training and development specialists.
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