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. In addition, we cover how Mizzou ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Mizzou. This makes it the #196 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mizzou is $37,547. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mizzou. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor'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 | 0 |
Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Mizzou make a median salary of $48,231. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from Mizzou. About 9% were men and 91% 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 Missouri - Columbia with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Student Counseling | 189 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 180 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 118 |
| Educational Administration | 101 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 37 |
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