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Special Education at University of Central Missouri

If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Central Missouri. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Central Missouri sits in Warrensburg, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 54 special education degrees were granted at University of Central Missouri.

Studying Online at University of Central Missouri

Online coursework is an option at University of Central Missouri. Among 12,857 students, 1,512 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,668 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Central Missouri

Use these rankings to compare University of Central Missouri’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#5 of 12
Best Value	Missouri	#6 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#19 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#35 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#229 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#405 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Central Missouri

Graduates of University of Central Missouri’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	$33,146
2 years	$33,726
3 years	$33,234
4 years	$35,661
5 years	$40,190

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from University of Central Missouri take home a median $35,661, compared with $64,129 for all University of Central Missouri graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Special Education graduates from University of Central Missouri is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Special Education graduates at University of Central Missouri, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at University of Central Missouri are 93% women (50) and 7% men (4).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Missouri

Among the 16 bachelor’s special education graduates at University of Central Missouri, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Missouri, below the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Central Missouri

Among the 38 master’s special education degrees awarded at University of Central Missouri, 95% were women (36) and 5% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 16% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Central Missouri, 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 University of Central Missouri

The Special Education program at University of Central Missouri includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	54

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at University of Central Missouri pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.