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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 36,792 people earned their degree in special education, making the major the 29th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, special education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $45,679 and had an average of $24,977 in loans still to pay off.

Across Missouri, there were 551 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,776 and $26,583 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in special education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great special education programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the special education program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s”.

Top 11 Best Special Education Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Missouri

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Webster University landed the #1 spot on the list. Webster University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 23 masters’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Webster did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list.Among the 8,197 students enrolled at Webster, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,175. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Webster University Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this large public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our missouri master’s degree vets studying special ed list, Mizzou has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Among the 31,089 students enrolled at University of Missouri - Columbia, 5 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,384. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Full Mizzou Veteran Student Life Report

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lindenwood University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s list. Lindenwood University is located in Saint Charles, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 39 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our missouri master’s degree vets studying special ed list, Lindenwood University has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Among the 7,382 students enrolled at Lindenwood University, 31 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,583. During this same period, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Lindenwood University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Lindenwood University]](/colleges/lindenwood-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #4 spot on the list. Missouri State is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Missouri State also took the #4 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Of the 23,505 students enrolled at Missouri State, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,830. During this same period, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Missouri State]](/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Missouri landed the #5 spot on the list. UCM is a fairly large public school situated in Warrensburg, Missouri. It awarded 11 masters’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.

UCM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list.Of the 9,959 students enrolled at UCM, 9 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 10 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,238. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UCM does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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University of Missouri - St Louis came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s ranking. University of Missouri - St Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our missouri master’s degree vets studying special ed list, UMSL has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Of the 13,874 students enrolled at University of Missouri - St Louis, 314 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 228 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,355. During this same period, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Missouri - St Louis]](/colleges/university-of-missouri-st-louis/student-life/veterans/)

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Fontbonne University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s list. Fontbonne University is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

Fontbonne University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list.Of the 1,112 students enrolled at Fontbonne University, 31 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 18 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,147. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, this medium-sized public school awarded 18 degrees to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2020-2021.

Southeast Missouri State University also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #7.Among the 10,001 students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University, 344 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 143 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,052. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Southeast Missouri State University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Drury University
Springfield, Missouri

Drury University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 32 diplomas to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2020-2021.

Drury University also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #11.Among the 1,691 students enrolled at Drury University, 6 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,355. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Drury University Veteran Student Life Report

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Northwest Missouri State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s ranking. Maryville, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 86 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our missouri master’s degree vets studying special ed list, Northwest has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Among the 7,267 students enrolled at Northwest, 168 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 68 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,773. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Northwest Missouri State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

Truman State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Special Ed for a Master’s ranking. Truman State University is located in Kirksville, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our missouri master’s degree vets studying special ed list, Truman State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 55 of the 4,655 students enrolled at Truman State were GI Bill® students, of which 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,178. To help with additional expenses, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Truman State does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Truman State Veteran Student Life Report

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