General Special Education at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you plan to study General 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 University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 76 general special education graduations were recorded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online & Distance Learning at Missouri State University-Springfield
Distance learning is available at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-Springfield’s General Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #227 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #234 of 351 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #227 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #234 of 351 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Special Education graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Special Education graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 89% women (68) and 11% men (8).
General Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 47 bachelor’s general special education degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 94% were women (44) and 6% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, lower than the national average of 21%.*
General Special Education Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 20 master’s general special education degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 90% were women (18) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the General Special Education program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for General Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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.