Education at Webster University

Webster University's education program shows a meaningful gap between Missouri and national performance. While graduates earn about 20% more than the typical Missouri education graduate ($38,697 vs. $32,131 by year four), they're still falling short of the national median by roughly $6,000 annually. That's the tension here: this program is competitive in-state—ranking in the 60th percentile among Missouri schools—but underwhelming when measured against education programs nationwide.

The debt load of $27,100 is manageable at 78% of first-year earnings, sitting right at Missouri's median but well below national averages. Graduates see steady income growth from $34,546 to $38,697 over four years, which tracks with typical teacher salary schedules. For a Missouri family planning to keep their student in-state for teaching, this program delivers better-than-average outcomes compared to most local alternatives, including the state's flagship campus in St. Louis.

However, the small sample size matters—we're looking at fewer than 30 graduates, so individual circumstances could skew these numbers. If your child is considering teaching out-of-state or in higher-paying districts, programs that hit closer to the $44,000 national benchmark might justify a harder look. For teaching in Missouri schools specifically, Webster represents a reasonable middle ground between cost and outcomes.