Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at College of the Ozarks
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How College of the Ozarks graduates compare to all programs nationally
College of the Ozarks graduates earn $37k, placing them in the 23th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (30 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Ozarks | $37,042 | $33,654 | $29,846* | — |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $39,755 | — | $17,654* | 0.44 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $38,211 | $40,028 | $30,294* | 0.79 |
| Culver-Stockton College | $37,077 | — | $29,517* | 0.80 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $37,057 | $37,306 | $26,221* | 0.71 |
| Southwest Baptist University | $35,507 | $34,701 | $25,762* | 0.73 |
| National Median | $43,082 | — | $26,221* | 0.61 |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia | $14,130 | $39,755 | $17,654 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield | $9,024 | $38,211 | $30,294 |
| Culver-Stockton College Canton | $29,915 | $37,077 | $29,517 |
| Northwest Missouri State University Maryville | $10,181 | $37,057 | $26,221 |
| Southwest Baptist University Bolivar | $28,320 | $35,507 | $25,762 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At College of the Ozarks, approximately 44% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.