# University of Missouri-Columbia: Special Education (bachelor's)

Columbia, MO. IPEDS 178396, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,547
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,901 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,357 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (6 colleges, $41,004): +$10,897
- Versus the U.S. median: +$643

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,901 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,841 | $59,516 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $13,378 | $57,525 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $13,722 | $59,005 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,762 | $84,977 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,304 | $113,107 | 6.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Special Education at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $51,901 | $20,357 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $46,475 | $26,250 | $16,244 | 54% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $41,163 | $25,000 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $40,846 | $22,500 | $17,613 | 58% |
| University of Central Missouri | $39,569 | $26,000 | $14,462 | 54% |
| Missouri Baptist University | $36,929 | $28,688 | $27,006 | 48% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage $46,120 Columbia, MO, $57,260 MO, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported Columbia, MO, $57,010 MO, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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