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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Missouri

21 Colleges
$37,776 Avg Salary
$26,583 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Special Education Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Special Education Schools in Missouri

The colleges and universities below are the best for special ed majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Special Education Schools

#1

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Our 2023 rankings named Saint Louis University the best school in Missouri for special education students. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.

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The excellent programs at University of Missouri - Columbia helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Missouri. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from Mizzou carry an average student debtload of $20,357.

Full Special Education at University of Missouri - Columbia Report

The excellent programs at Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Missouri. Located in the distant town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Special Education at Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies Report

#4

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Webster University is a great place for special education students. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO

The excellent programs at Fontbonne University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Missouri. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Fontbonne University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at Fontbonne University take out is $32,750.

Full Special Education at Fontbonne University Report

Northwest Missouri State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at Northwest take out is $26,250.

Full Special Education at Northwest Missouri State University Report

Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from Missouri State carry an average student debtload of $22,500.

Full Special Education at Missouri State University - Springfield Report

#8

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

With a ranking of #8, Truman State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students. Located in the remote town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public college with a small student population.

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#9

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Avila University

Kansas City, MO

Avila University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the city of Kansas City, Avila is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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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 21 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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