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. Also, learn how Central compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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Central is a solid choice among schools offering special education. In particular, it placed #153 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Central Missouri handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Central go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,661 a year. This is lower than $64,129, the median for all majors at Central.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Central, special education students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,392, the typical median for all majors at Central.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,747 | $17,100 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 12% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Central are White. Approximately 94% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 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 Central are White. Roughly 84% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at University of Central Missouri.
This special education program at Central breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 54 |
Central granted 54 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.