2023 Best Special Education Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
In 2020-2021, 358 degrees and certificates were awarded to special education students who went to a Missouri college or university. This makes it the #23 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Special Education Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Missouri
The following schools top our list of the Best Special Education Colleges.
Top 10 Best Special Education Schools
Our analysis found Saint Louis University to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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The excellent programs at University of Missouri - Columbia helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Missouri. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Webster University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Missouri list. Webster is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Missouri State University - Springfield is a great place for special education students. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Fontbonne University is a great place for special education students. Fontbonne University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
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Truman State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Truman State is a small public school located in the remote town of Kirksville.
With a ranking of #7, Lindenwood University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles.
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Northwest Missouri State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Northwest is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Maryville.
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University of Missouri - St Louis ranked #9 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Missouri list. UMSL is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
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Rockhurst University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Rockhurst is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 679 |
| Iowa | 151 |
| Kansas | 441 |
| Nebraska | 155 |
| North Dakota | 161 |
| South Dakota | 11 |
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Special Education Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 45,458 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34,451 |
| General Education | 21,189 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 20,616 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,784 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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