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2023 Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri

14 Colleges
$38,520 Avg Salary
$25,108 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree School for You

Special Education is the #35 most popular major in Missouri with 539 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri

The colleges and universities below are the best for special ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named University of Missouri - Columbia the best school in Missouri for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northwest Missouri State University is a great place for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Out of the 14 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO

Out of the 14 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Fontbonne University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Fontbonne University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, special ed majors at Fontbonne University accumulate an average of around $36,304 in student debt.

Full Special Education at Fontbonne University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri State University - Springfield. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Special Education at Missouri State University - Springfield Report

#6

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree special education programs. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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University of Central Missouri came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. UCM is a fairly large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, special ed majors at UCM accumulate an average of around $26,739 in student debt.

Full Special Education at University of Central Missouri Report

#8

Avila University

Kansas City, MO

Avila University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Avila is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO

Missouri Baptist University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. MBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at MBU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,978.

Full Special Education at Missouri Baptist University Report

#10

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Special Education at Southeast Missouri State University Report

Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 846
Kansas 444
Iowa 180
Nebraska 362
North Dakota 186
South Dakota 94

Special Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to woodleywonderworks.

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