U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study; 31 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 65% 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 $41,959. College Scorecard.
Maryville University of Saint Louis 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis'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 | $16,528 | $68,922 | 17.7 years |
| $30–48k | $17,751 | $74,022 | 19.0 years |
| $48–75k | $17,364 | $72,408 | 18.6 years |
| $75–110k | $26,062 | $108,679 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $26,741 | $111,510 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (61% 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 ($39,331) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $3,893 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.
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 Maryville University of Saint Louis, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Maryville University of Saint Louis
- Acceptance rate: 95% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 66% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $62,105
- Full cost breakdown · all 49 majors · overview
Related majors at Maryville University of Saint Louis
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
Maryville University of Saint Louis Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do Maryville University of Saint Louis Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Maryville University of Saint Louis earn a median $39,331 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do Maryville University of Saint Louis Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Maryville University of Saint Louis is $25,500, about 65% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Maryville University of Saint Louis a good school for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Missouri?
On pay, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Maryville University of Saint Louis earn $39,331 four years out, $621 above the median for the same major across 22 Missouri colleges ($38,710) and $8,492 below the U.S. median ($47,823). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Maryville University of Saint Louis rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Missouri?
Of 22 Missouri colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, Maryville University of Saint Louis ranks 8th. 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 $60,650 in the St. Louis, MO-IL 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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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Maryville University of Saint Louis Education (Elementary / Secondary): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/maryville-university-of-saint-louis/majors/education-elementary-secondary (College Scorecard and BLS data).