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Special Education at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is located in Fayette, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 special education degrees were granted at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies.

Online Class Availability at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Distance learning is available at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies. Among 3,802 students, 2,178 (57%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 322 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Use these rankings to compare Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Missouri	#4 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#10 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#20 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#44 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#243 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#475 of 491

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies stands at $30,051.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies are 82% women (9) and 18% men (2).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Of the 11 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

The Special Education program at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists	$77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	$73,597
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	$50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$35,173

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.