Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample
$37,374
5th percentile

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph$9,800$37,374โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles$68,237$90,311โ€”โ€”โ€”
Thomas Edison State UniversityTrenton$6,638$85,493โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore$12,952$83,810$98,722โ€”โ€”
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti$15,510$74,575$85,094โ€”โ€”
University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park$11,505$73,907$90,388โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$58,992โ€”โ€”โ€”

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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 Missouri Western State University, approximately 28% 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.