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Special Education at Missouri State University - Springfield

If you are interested in studying special education, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University - Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Missouri State is located in Springfield, Missouri and approximately 23,505 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 31 special ed majors received their bachelor's degree from Missouri State.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.

Missouri State Special Education Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Special Ed (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Special Ed
  • Master’s Degree in Special Ed

Online Classes Are Available at Missouri State

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Missouri State does offer online education options in special ed for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

Missouri State Special Education Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the special ed progam at Missouri State compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The special ed major at Missouri State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Special Education Basic Certificate Schools 17
Best Special Education Basic Certificate Schools 22
Most Popular Online Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools 33
Most Popular Online Special Education Schools 57
Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 68
Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools 100
174
Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 190
Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 282
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 397
Most Focused Special Education Schools 453
Most Focused Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 465
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In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Missouri State. This makes it the #283 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.

Earnings of Missouri State Special Ed Graduates

The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $34,030. This is less than $38,748, which is the national average of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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Special Ed Student Demographics at Missouri State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.

Missouri State Special Education Bachelor’s Program

90% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.

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About 97% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in special ed at Missouri State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in special ed.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 30
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Missouri State Special Education Master’s Program

86% Women
The special ed program at Missouri State awarded 14 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 13% men graduate in special ed each year. Missouri State does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 1% more men than average.

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Of the students who received a special ed master's degree from Missouri State, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in special ed.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 14
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Missouri State also has a doctoral program available in special ed. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Special Education

The following special ed concentations are available at Missouri State University - Springfield. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Missouri State University - Springfield. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
General Special Education 47
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 6
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 5
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 2

Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into

A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MO, the home state for Missouri State University - Springfield.

Occupation Jobs in MO Average Salary in MO
Special Education Professors 2,890 $48,840
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 1,680 $54,190
Middle School Special Education Teachers 1,490 $51,340
Interpreters and Translators 980 $62,610
Special Education Preschool Teachers 350 $37,510

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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