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2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Missouri

24 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.

The Most Popular Special Education Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Missouri to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Special Education Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Northwest Missouri State University the most popular school in Missouri for special education students. Located in the remote town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri State University - Springfield. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Missouri list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, special ed graduates from Missouri State take out $22,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 24 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeast Missouri State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from Southeast Missouri State University carry an average student debt load of $26,226.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great place for special education students. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, special ed graduates from Mizzou take out $20,357 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Special Education at University of Missouri - Columbia Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - St Louis. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for special education students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Special Education at Lindenwood University Report

#7

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

Webster University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for special education students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#8

Drury University

Springfield, MO

Drury University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Schools in Missouri ranking. Drury University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

Read full report on Special Education at Drury University

#9

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO

Fontbonne University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Fontbonne University is a private not-for-profit college with a 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

#10

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Missouri list. UCM is a fairly large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from UCM carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Schools 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 24 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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