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Special Education at Northwest Missouri State University

Special Education at Northwest Missouri State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what Northwest Missouri State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northwest Missouri State University sits in Maryville, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 51 special education degrees were awarded at Northwest Missouri State University.

Online Class Availability at Northwest Missouri State University

Online coursework is an option at Northwest Missouri State University. Of 9,152 students, 3,288 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,472 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Northwest Missouri State University

Rankings can help you compare Northwest Missouri State University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Missouri #5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #8 of 12
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #18 of 47
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #40 of 47
Best Value Nationwide #225 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #445 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University

Those who finish Northwest Missouri State University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at Northwest Missouri State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,086
2 years $33,815
3 years $33,776
4 years $39,625
5 years $39,045

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Northwest Missouri State University take home a median $39,625, compared with $51,493 for all Northwest Missouri State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at Northwest Missouri State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from Northwest Missouri State University comes in at $26,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Special Education graduates at Northwest Missouri State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Northwest Missouri State University are 94% women (48) and 6% men (3).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Northwest Missouri State University

Among the 11 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Northwest Missouri State University, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).

Northwest Missouri State University gender breakdown of Special Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Northwest Missouri State University

Special Education Master’s Program at Northwest Missouri State University

Among the 40 master’s special education degrees awarded at Northwest Missouri State University, 95% were women (38) and 5% were men (2).

Northwest Missouri State University gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 34
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Northwest Missouri State University

Minority students account for 8% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University, lower than 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 Northwest Missouri State University

The Special Education program at Northwest Missouri State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Teaching for Multiple Disabilities 51

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Northwest Missouri State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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