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General Education Schools in Missouri

493 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Education major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Missouri

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 236
Bachelor’s Degree 183
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Missouri

1,160 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Missouri

In this state, education grads earn an average of $78,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,232. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,039 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,122 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Southwest Baptist University.

#3

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,434 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $17,366. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

#4

Webster University

Saint Louis
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,977 after earning their degree at this institution. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $26,921.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Graduates earn an average $46,683 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,039.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,429 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,505. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%.

#9

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,112 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,359.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
739 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,946. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

General Education Careers in MO

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Education Professors 18% $69,430

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,622
Educational Administration 1,509
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,189
Special Education 539
Curriculum & Instruction 526
Student Counseling 495
Instructional Media Design 208
Teaching English or French 146

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