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 Southeast Missouri State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Southeast Missouri State University was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #10 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southeast Missouri State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Southeast Missouri State University. This makes it the #238 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 Southeast Missouri State University is $32,329. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Southeast Missouri State University make a median salary of $34,966. 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 Southeast Missouri State University, special ed students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Southeast Missouri State University.
All of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Southeast Missouri State University in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2020-2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Southeast Missouri State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 171 |
| Educational Administration | 123 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 90 |
| Student Counseling | 34 |
| Teaching English or French | 21 |
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