Median Earnings (1yr)
$82,820
26th percentile (60th in MO)
Sample Size
68
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Missouri-Columbia graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Missouri-Columbia graduates earn $83k, placing them in the 26th percentile of all educational administration and supervision doctoral 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

Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Missouri-Columbia$82,820$88,900
William Woods University$78,910$86,023
Maryville University of Saint Louis$78,452$90,582
Saint Louis University$77,618$80,871
National Median$94,220

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Missouri

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
William Woods University
Fulton
$28,860$78,910
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis
$27,166$78,452
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
$53,244$77,618

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 University of Missouri-Columbia, approximately 20% 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.