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Special Education Schools in Missouri

500 students earned Special Ed degrees in Missouri in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Missouri

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 273
Bachelor’s Degree 175
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 88.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Missouri

There are 7,540 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $51,340, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
7,870 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Northwest. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,398.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
22,925 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,272 a year. 95% of students get financical aid.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,851 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,321. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Southeast Missouri State University. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
31,401 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,899. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
15,189 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. In their early career, UMSL grads earn an average salary of $44,698. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,003 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,410. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#7

Webster University

Saint Louis
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Drury University

Springfield
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,615 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,289 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
955 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,530 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,832 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Special Education Careers in MO

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 17% $57,090
Special Education Preschool Teachers 7% $33,750
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $49,130
Special Education Professors 5% $45,420
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $47,600

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,622
Educational Administration 1,509
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,189
Curriculum & Instruction 526
Student Counseling 495
General Education 493
Instructional Media Design 208
Teaching English or French 146

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