by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Missouri-Columbia as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #190 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 190 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Missouri | 1 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 13 of 46 |
Here is each degree level available for special education at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
University of Missouri-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,736 a year. This is lower than $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, special education students borrow a median amount of $20,357 in student loans. This is below $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 14% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Approximately 76% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Missouri-Columbia. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 22 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Special Education | 4 |
