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General Special Education Schools in Minnesota

592 students earned Teaching Students with Disabilities degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Special Education is the 5th most popular major out of a total 81 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Special Education Majors in Minnesota

Teaching Students with Disabilities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 316
Bachelor’s Degree 150
Post-Master’s Certificate 121
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 121
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a teaching students with disabilities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of teaching students with disabilities majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 85.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for General Special Education Grads in Minnesota

13,570 people in the state and 475,700 in the nation are employed in jobs related to teaching students with disabilities.

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Wages for General Special Education Jobs in Minnesota

Teaching Students with Disabilities grads earn an average of $63,030 in the state and $63,110 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer teaching students with disabilities degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,056 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,581.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at SMU MN. In their early career, SMU MN grads earn an average salary of $47,010.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Graduates earn an average $39,289 after graduation. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Capella University

Minneapolis
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 32 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 13%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,178. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,033.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
7,259 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Special Education Careers in MN

Some of the careers teaching students with disabilities majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $64,760
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $60,790
Special Education Professors 5% $61,920
Special Education Teachers 4% $66,930
Special Education Preschool Teachers 2% $60,840

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to teaching students with disabilities.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Other Special Education & Teaching 65
Early Childhood Special Education 56
Teaching for Autism 55
Teaching for Learning Disabilities 33
Teaching for Emotional Disturbances 33
Teaching for Gifted & Talented 8
Teaching for Mental Retardation 3
Teaching for Brain Injuries 1

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