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Special Education Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 358 students earned their Special Ed degrees in MO.

A Special Education major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Missouri

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 302
Post-Master’s Certificate 47
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 84.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 7,540 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Missouri

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $51,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,907 after graduation. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,232.

#3

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, Lindenwood University grads earn an average salary of $40,434.

#4

Webster University

Saint Louis
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,977 a year.

#5

Drury University

Springfield
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,691 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $18,736.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

In their early career, Mizzou grads earn an average salary of $46,683. This public school has an average net price of $16,559. 73% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,568. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,112 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 38% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCM.

Special Education Careers in MO

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 17% $57,090
Special Education Preschool Teachers 7% $33,750
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $49,130
Special Education Professors 5% $45,420
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $47,600

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Educational Administration 1,509
Teacher Education Grade Specific 617
Curriculum & Instruction 526
Student Counseling 495
Teacher Education Subject Specific 358
General Education 308
Instructional Media Design 207
Teaching English or French 146

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