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 UCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #269 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UCM. This makes it the #327 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCM is $36,365. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCM was $555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $278 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
Learn more about UCM tuition and fees.
Of the 21 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCM, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCM 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 UCM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UCM make a median salary of $46,015. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from UCM in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 University of Central Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 342 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 105 |
| Educational Administration | 81 |
| Other Education | 56 |
| Instructional Media Design | 24 |