by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in special education at Missouri State University-Springfield. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Missouri State University-Springfield as a strong choice for special education, ranked #284 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 284 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Missouri | 2 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 28 of 47 |
The following degree levels are available for special education at Missouri State University-Springfield, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 21 master’s degrees in special education.
Missouri State University-Springfield is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 10% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 20 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 1 master’s degree in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 25 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
Missouri State University-Springfield is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 57 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 8 graduate certificate degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 7 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 6 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 4 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals with vision impairments including blindness recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Missouri State University-Springfield. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 47 |
| Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 1 |
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