Special Education at Southeast Missouri State University
If you plan to study Special Education, consider the program at Southeast Missouri State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southeast Missouri State University is located in Cape Girardeau, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 38 special education graduations were recorded at Southeast Missouri State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southeast Missouri State University
Many students take online classes at Southeast Missouri State University. Of 9,501 students, 1,841 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,981 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Southeast Missouri State University
Rankings can help you compare Southeast Missouri State University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 47 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #212 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #440 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University
Those who finish Southeast Missouri State University’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,690 |
| 2 years | $31,021 |
| 3 years | $32,356 |
| 4 years | $35,277 |
| 5 years | $35,985 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $35,277, compared with $54,353 for all Southeast Missouri State University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from Southeast Missouri State University is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at Southeast Missouri State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Southeast Missouri State University are 87% women (33) and 13% men (5).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Southeast Missouri State University
Of the 15 bachelor’s special education graduates at Southeast Missouri State University, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Southeast Missouri State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Southeast Missouri State University, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Special Education Master’s Program at Southeast Missouri State University
Of the 16 master’s special education degrees awarded at Southeast Missouri State University, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Southeast Missouri State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Southeast 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 Southeast Missouri State University
The Special Education program at Southeast Missouri State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 31 |
| Teaching for Autism | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the Special Education program at Southeast Missouri State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Special Education graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.