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2027 Best Value General Special Education Schools in Missouri

8 Colleges in the United States
$24,909 Avg Student Debt
$51,627 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Special Education Badge [General Special Education](/majors/education/special-education/general-special-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general special education education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general special education students.

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2027 Best Value General Special Education Schools in Missouri

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general special education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Special Education Schools

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Truman State University crest
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Our analysis ranked Truman State University the best value for a degree in general special education in Missouri. Truman State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kirksville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,838, with out-of-state students paying around $18,566. Students borrow a median of $23,168 to complete the general special education program here. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Truman State University generally make around $39,764. Set against $23,168 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Truman State University admits about 84% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Central Missouri one of the best values for general special education. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. General Special Education graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. General Special Education graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $41,190 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Missouri admits about 64% of applicants.

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Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general special education, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Fayette, Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,500. Students borrow a median of $30,051 to complete the general special education program here. General Special Education graduates of Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies earn a median of $47,316 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,051 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of Missouri St Louis came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general special education schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,120, while out-of-state students pay about $37,620. Typical student debt for general special education graduates is $25,943. Early-career general special education graduates make about $52,350. That is a strong return on a $25,943 median debt. University Of Missouri St Louis admits about 63% of applicants.

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Southeast Missouri State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general special education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,903. General Special Education graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career general special education graduates make about $40,281. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Northwest Missouri State University earned the #6 position for value in general special education this year. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,611, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. General Special Education graduates carry a median of $26,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Northwest Missouri State University generally make around $42,939. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Missouri State University Springfield earned the #7 position for value in general special education this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the general special education program here. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $38,250. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants.

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University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #8 for value in general special education this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Typical student debt for general special education graduates is $20,357. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $42,889. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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