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Special Education at Dakota State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what Dakota State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Dakota State University is in Madison, SD.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 special education degrees were granted at Dakota State University.

Studying Online at Dakota State University

Online coursework is an option at Dakota State University. Of 3,774 students, 2,271 (60%) studied exclusively online and 682 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Dakota State University

Rankings can help you compare Dakota State University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#38 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#43 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#351 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#474 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Dakota State University

Graduates of Dakota State University’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,694
2 years	$38,721
5 years	$42,986

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from Dakota State University stands at $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Dakota State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Dakota State University are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Dakota State University

Of the 12 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Dakota State University, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at Dakota State University

The Special Education program at Dakota State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Special Education & Teaching	12

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Dakota State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists	$77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	$73,597
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	$50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$35,173

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.