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)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lincoln University$33,015
University of Missouri-Columbia$39,755$17,6540.44
Missouri State University-Springfield$38,211$40,028$30,2940.79
Culver-Stockton College$37,077$29,5170.80
Northwest Missouri State University$37,057$37,306$26,2210.71
College of the Ozarks$37,042$33,654
National Median$43,082$26,2210.61

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Missouri

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout
$21,290$37,042

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 Lincoln University, approximately 46% 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.