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Special Education at Dakota State University

If you are interested in studying special education, you may want to check out the program at Dakota State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Dakota State is located in Madison, South Dakota and has a total student population of 3,186. In 2021, 16 special ed majors received their bachelor's degree from Dakota State.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.

Dakota State Special Education Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Special Ed

Online Classes Are Available at Dakota State

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Dakota State does offer online courses in special ed for the following degree levels:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Dakota State Special Education Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the special ed progam at Dakota State compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The special ed major at Dakota State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular Online Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 10
Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 10
Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 16
Best Special Education Schools 17
Best Value Special Education Schools 31
Most Popular Online Special Education Schools 34
Most Focused Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 59
117
Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 157
174
Most Focused Special Education Schools 199
Most Popular Special Education Schools 438

Earnings of Dakota State Special Ed Graduates

The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Dakota State is $38,694. This is less than $38,748, which is the national average of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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Special Ed Student Demographics at Dakota State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Dakota State University.

Dakota State Special Education Bachelor’s Program

88% Women
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Dakota State. About 13% were men and 88% were women.

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About 100% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in special ed at Dakota State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Dakota State University with a bachelor's in special ed.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 16
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Dakota State also has a doctoral program available in special ed. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Special Education

Special Education majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Dakota State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Special Education & Teaching 16

Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into

A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for SD, the home state for Dakota State University.

Occupation Jobs in SD Average Salary in SD
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 690 $43,760
Special Education Professors 470 $43,040
Middle School Special Education Teachers 290 $44,500
Interpreters and Translators 240 $37,650
Special Education Preschool Teachers 50 $39,910

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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