by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Missouri State University-Springfield stacks up against peers offering special education.
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Missouri State University-Springfield holds a strong position among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #319 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 3 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 3 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Missouri | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 7 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 7 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Missouri | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield report a median salary of $37,476 a year. This is below $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Missouri State University-Springfield, special education students accumulate a median of $22,500 in student loans. This is below $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. Roughly 94% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 10% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. About 81% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
This special education program at Missouri State University-Springfield offers the following related majors:
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 76 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%).
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 7 completions in education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 6 completions in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 4 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with vision impairments including blindness in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 1 completion in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
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