Special Education at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you are interested in studying Special Education, consider 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 is in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 94 special education degrees were granted at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Studying Online at Missouri State University-Springfield
Distance learning is available at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-Springfield’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #30 of 47 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #276 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #319 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Graduates of Missouri State University-Springfield’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,401 |
| 2 years | $33,526 |
| 3 years | $35,454 |
| 4 years | $37,476 |
| 5 years | $45,172 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $37,476, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield is $22,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 89% women (84) and 11% men (10).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 47 bachelor’s 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 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Special Education Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 21 master’s special education degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 90% were women (19) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Special Education Concentrations at Missouri State University-Springfield
The Special Education program at Missouri State University-Springfield offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 76 |
| Teaching for Visually Impaired | 4 |
| Teaching for Learning Disabilities | 7 |
| Teaching for Autism | 6 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| 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 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| 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
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