by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Central. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Central as a strong choice for special education, placing at #356 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 356 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Missouri | 4 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 33 of 46 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 38 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Missouri conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Central holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Central conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Central. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 38 |
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