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Special Education at Southeast Missouri State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at Southeast Missouri State University
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.

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

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).

Southeast 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 Southeast Missouri State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Southeast Missouri State University

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).

Southeast 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 Southeast Missouri State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Southeast Missouri State University

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

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