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Special Ed in Missouri

Special Ed Schools in Missouri

416 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Special Ed is the 35th most popular major out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 213
Bachelor’s Degree 146
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 84.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Special Ed 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 Ed 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
53% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,262. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMSL. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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#6

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Lindenwood University will pay a net price of $16,806. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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#7

Webster University

Saint Louis
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

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#8

Drury University

Springfield
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,691 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,126. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Fontbonne University

Saint Louis
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,112 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

A typical student attending UCM will pay a net price of $14,759. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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Special Ed 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
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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