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Special Education Schools in Missouri

551 students earned Special Ed degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 35th most popular major in the state out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Missouri

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 302
Bachelor’s Degree 181
Post-Master’s Certificate 47
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 47
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 86.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Missouri

7,540 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Missouri

Special Ed grads earn an average of $51,340 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,907 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,811 a year.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeast Missouri State University will pay a net price of $13,568. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. A typical student attending Mizzou will pay a net price of $16,559.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#6

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,366.

#7

Webster University

Saint Louis
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Webster will pay a net price of $23,248. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#8

Drury University

Springfield
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,691 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Drury University.

#9

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,112 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,709 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UCM grads earn an average salary of $38,123. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

Special Education Careers in MO

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 17% $57,090
Special Education Preschool Teachers 7% $33,750
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $49,130
Special Education Professors 5% $45,420
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $47,600

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,622
Educational Administration 1,509
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,189
Curriculum & Instruction 526
Student Counseling 495
General Education 493
Instructional Media Design 208
Teaching English or French 146

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