Special Education and Teaching at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,547/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Large (34,900 openings/yr)
ROI
7.9x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Special Education and Teaching graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $442K | $447K | $438K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.8x | 7.9x | 7.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.2x | 3.3x | 3.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 81% | 73% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$56,520
Out-of-state: $137,352 (3.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,455
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,239
12% growth from Year 1
About University of Missouri-Columbia
With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Missouri-Columbia prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 23,118 students in Columbia, MO.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Missouri-Columbia →Top Career Paths
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72,090/yr
Special education teachers, secondary school
$69,590/yr
Special education teachers, all other
$67,430/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Special Education and Teaching at University of Missouri-Columbia?
A score of 31/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Special Education and Teaching. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Special Education and Teaching careers?
With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $437,552 in decade earnings vs $442,026 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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