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Secondary Education Schools in Missouri

448 students earned Secondary Teaching degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Secondary Education is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 73 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in Missouri

Secondary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 300
Master’s Degree 144
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of secondary teaching majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 85.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in Missouri

27,930 people in the state and 1,051,570 in the nation are employed in jobs related to secondary teaching.

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Wages for Secondary Education Jobs in Missouri

In this state, secondary teaching grads earn an average of $54,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,718. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $37,811 after graduation.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,232. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,045 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,346 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,568. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#8

Drury University

Springfield
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,691 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $32,347 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $18,736.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,905 a year. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,688 Total Students

In their early career, Rockhurst grads earn an average salary of $50,571. An average student at Rockhurst will pay a net price of $19,340. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Secondary Education Careers in MO

Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
High School Teachers 5% $48,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Elementary Education 1,400
Early Childhood Education 276
Middle School Education & Teaching 182
Teacher Education 163
Teacher Development & Methodology 132
Adult & Continuing Education 14
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