Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at State Fair Community College
Associate's Degree
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 associates's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (10 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Fair Community College | $21,220* | $29,108 | $9,000* | — |
| Three Rivers College | $30,830* | $26,816 | $9,000* | 0.29 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $21,220* | $30,798 | $10,119* | 0.48 |
| Crowder College | $19,814* | $29,373 | $6,000* | 0.30 |
| National Median | $19,814* | — | $9,247* | 0.47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff | $4,860 | $30,830 | $9,000 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield | $4,184 | $21,220 | $10,119 |
| Crowder College Neosho | $6,180 | $19,814 | $6,000 |
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 State Fair Community College, approximately 33% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.