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2024 Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Missouri

10 Colleges in Missouri
169 Master's Degrees
Ranked #9 in popularity, general special education is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general special education. Combined, these schools handed out 169 master's degrees in general special education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Special Education School for Your Master's Degree

Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Missouri The teaching students with disabilities master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general special education students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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The teaching students with disabilities school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Missouri.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Special Education in Missouri

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general special education.

10 Top Missouri Schools for a Master's in Teaching Students with Disabilities

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

University of Missouri - Columbia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general special education. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Missouri - Columbia

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

Webster University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general special education. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Webster University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Missouri State University - Springfield is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in general special education. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Missouri State University - Springfield

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Fontbonne University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in general special education. Fontbonne University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in general special education from Fontbonne University

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Lindenwood University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general special education. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Charles.More information about a master’s in general special education from Lindenwood University

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a master’s in general special education from Rockhurst University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

UMSL is a large public university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Missouri - St Louis

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

UCM is a large public university located in the distant town of Warrensburg.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Central Missouri

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Southeast Missouri State University

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Truman State University

Best General Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best General Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 355 316
Iowa 298 88
Kansas 254 383
Nebraska 211 98
North Dakota 167 156
South Dakota 130 11

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One of 17 majors within the Special Education area of study, General Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Teaching Students with Disabilities

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 86
Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented 29
Education of the Deaf 8
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 8
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 2

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