Education at Missouri State University - Springfield
Missouri State is located in Springfield, Missouri and has a total student population of 23,505.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.
Missouri State Education Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Education (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Master’s Degree in Education
Online Classes Are Available at Missouri State
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
Missouri State does offer online education options in education for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
Missouri State Education Rankings
The education major at Missouri State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Education Student Demographics at Missouri State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
Missouri State Education Bachelor’s Program
About 90% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in education at Missouri State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in education.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
White | 360 |
International Students | 2 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Missouri State Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a education master's degree from Missouri State, 88% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in education.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
White | 275 |
International Students | 13 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Concentrations Within Education
The following education concentations are available at Missouri State University - Springfield. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Missouri State University - Springfield. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Teacher Education Grade Specific | 499 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 75 |
Special Education | 60 |
Teaching English or French | 40 |
Educational Administration | 39 |
Student Counseling | 35 |
Instructional Media Design | 22 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 13 |
Educational Assessment | 8 |
Careers That Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MO, the home state for Missouri State University - Springfield.
Occupation | Jobs in MO | Average Salary in MO |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 27,930 | $54,280 |
Elementary School Teachers | 25,670 | $49,860 |
Teacher Assistants | 19,770 | $27,220 |
Middle School Teachers | 12,840 | $55,070 |
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 6,680 | $50,900 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.