by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northwest. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwest among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #388 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 388 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Missouri | 6 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 36 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in special education at Northwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 40 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwest Missouri State University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Northwest has not been ranked for special education at the bachelor’s level.
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 |
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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 |
Northwest conferred 11 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northwest. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 40 |
