2023 Best Special Education Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
Special Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Missouri. With 539 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Special Education Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Missouri
Check out the special ed programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Special Education Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Saint Louis University the best school in Missouri for special education students. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.
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Out of the 21 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Special Ed majors at Mizzou take out an average of $20,357 in student loans while working on their egree.
The excellent programs at Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Missouri. Located in the distant town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Webster University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Missouri list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fontbonne University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Fontbonne University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, special ed majors at Fontbonne University accumulate an average of around $32,750 in student debt.
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, special ed majors at Northwest accumulate an average of around $26,250 in student debt.
Full Special Education at Northwest Missouri State University Report
Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #7 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Missouri list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a very large student population.
Special Ed majors at Missouri State take out an average of $22,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Special Education at Missouri State University - Springfield
Truman State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for special education students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the remote town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public school with a small student population.
Lindenwood University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Avila University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the city of Kansas City, Avila is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 444 |
| Minnesota | 846 |
| Iowa | 180 |
| South Dakota | 94 |
| North Dakota | 186 |
| Nebraska | 362 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Special Ed
Special Education is one of 14 different types of teaching programs to choose from.
Special Ed Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 24,497 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 3,111 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 1,789 |
| Elementary Special Education | 1,625 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 1,227 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1,133 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 655 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 540 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented | 504 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 415 |
| Education of the Deaf | 363 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 226 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | 222 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs | 181 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 134 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 122 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic & Other Physical Health Impairments | 47 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries | 1 |
Majors Similar to Special Ed
| 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 21 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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