U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study; 73 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 70% 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 $19,698. College Scorecard.
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies 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 Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
This college does not report how long its bachelor's students take to finish (IPEDS), so we can't estimate the cost to finish.
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 Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
- Acceptance rate: — · admissions
- Graduation rate: 43% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $40,694
- Full cost breakdown · all 17 majors · overview
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies earn a median $37,713 four years after graduating and $31,726 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is $26,262, about 70% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies a good school for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Missouri?
On pay, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies earn $37,713 four years out, $997 below the median for the same major across 22 Missouri colleges ($38,710) and $10,110 below the U.S. median ($47,823). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Missouri?
Of 22 Missouri colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies ranks 15th. 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 $49,380 in the Springfield, 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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