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2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Missouri

24 Colleges
$37,776 Avg Salary
$26,583 Avg Student Debt

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Special Education Schools in Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 24 schools in Missouri to see which ones were the most popular programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for special ed majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named Northwest Missouri State University the most popular school in Missouri for special education students. Located in the remote town of Maryville, Northwest is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, special ed majors at Northwest accumulate an average of around $26,250 in student debt.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Missouri State University - Springfield is a great place for special education students. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from Missouri State carry an average student debt load of $22,500.

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The excellent programs at Southeast Missouri State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Missouri. Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Special Ed majors at Southeast Missouri State University take out an average of $26,226 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Special Education at Southeast Missouri State University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Missouri list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from Mizzou carry an average student debt load of $20,357.

Full Special Education at University of Missouri - Columbia Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - St Louis is a great place for special education students. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a large student population.

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#6

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

With a ranking of #6, Lindenwood University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Special Education at Lindenwood University Report

#7

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

With a ranking of #7, Webster University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#8

Drury University

Springfield, MO

Drury University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for special education students. It came in at #8 on the list. Drury University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.

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#9

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO

With a ranking of #9, Fontbonne University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students. 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.

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#10

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Missouri list. UCM is a fairly large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.

Special Ed majors at UCM take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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

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 24 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to woodleywonderworks.

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