by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Northwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 86 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Northwest. This makes it the #45 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,040 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwest was $537 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from Northwest. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwest does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwest Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Northwest make a median salary of $44,602 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 65 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northwest, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 479 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 170 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 136 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 131 |
| Instructional Media Design | 60 |
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