by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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Northwest has not yet been ranked nationally for its special education program.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 4 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Missouri | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Missouri | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 12 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 16 |
| College Major Best Value | 16 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 33 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 36 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 36 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwest Missouri State University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,625 a year. This is lower than $51,493, the median for all majors at Northwest.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwest, special education graduates take on a median debt of $26,250 in student loans. This is above $23,472, the typical median for all majors at Northwest.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,461 | $13,426 |
| Fees | $3,898 | $3,898 |
Read more about Northwest tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwest are White. Approximately 100% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 5% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Northwest are White. About 85% of graduates 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 master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
This special education program at Northwest offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 51 |
Northwest awarded 51 completions in education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).