Here is an overview of the graduate program in special education at Central. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 10 schools (Master’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 #383 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 383 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Missouri | 5 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 35 of 47 |
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 handed out 38 master’s degrees in special education.
Central ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 5% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Central are White. Roughly 84% 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 master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Central awarded 38 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Central. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 16 |
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