Springfield has 151,580 residents. It is located in Greene county.
The average in-state tuition for full time undergraduate students in childhood education schools in Springfield during the 2009 - 2010 school year was $10,419.00. The average tuition was $10,909.00 for non-residents studying in Missouri.
The average cost of books and supplies for childhood education schools in Springfield is $1,024.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at childhood education schools in Springfield was $5,733.00. The average cost for students living at home was $4,978.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There are four childhood education colleges in Springfield for students to choose from. 71 students were reported to have graduated from childhood education programs in Springfield in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program | $32,970.00 | 40 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $20,510.00 | 410 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $39,690.00 | 1,640 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School | $46,770.00 | 290 |
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