Best master's in reading and literacy in Missouri

Education (subject specific) master’s graduates in Missouri earn a weighted average salary of $41,444 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 10% nationally.

Our education (subject specific) graduate rankings cover 8 of the 11 programs available in Missouri, accounting for 81% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to education (subject specific). Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Missouri | #68 in Reading and literacy nationally
Economic score 0.48

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $39,921

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $17,304

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Missouri | #77 in Reading and literacy nationally
Economic score 0.51

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $44,556

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $22,302

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Missouri | #80 in Reading and literacy nationally

Drury University

Springfield, Missouri

Economic score 0.53

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $40,682

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $19,424

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Missouri | #106 in Reading and literacy nationally

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Economic score 0.64

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $45,169

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $28,288

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Missouri | #112 in Reading and literacy nationally

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri

Economic score 0.66

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $38,190

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $21,964

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in Missouri | #114 in Reading and literacy nationally

Park University

Parkville, Missouri

Economic score 0.68

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $41,585

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $23,885

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri

Economic score N/A

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $46,087

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings N/A

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt N/A

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in reading and literacy in Missouri?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in reading and literacy is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in reading and literacy earn in Missouri?

Salary

$41,444

The median master's degree in reading and literacy graduate earns $41,444 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in reading and literacy cost in Missouri?

Net cost

$15,230

The average annual cost of a master's degree in reading and literacy is $15,230. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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