by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Northwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #260 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 86 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Northwest. This makes it the #45 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwest is $37,966. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Northwest make a median salary of $36,844. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwest, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwest. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2021 graduates were in 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 ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 86 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Northwest in 2020-2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students 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 ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 253 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 171 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 149 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 126 |
| Instructional Media Design | 24 |
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