by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Missouri State. This makes it the #283 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,250 a year. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $13,612 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,114.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Missouri State special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
Of the 21 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 522 |
| Student Counseling | 72 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 71 |
| Teaching English or French | 36 |
| Educational Administration | 34 |