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Special Education Schools in Minnesota

In <nil>, 836 students earned their Special Ed degrees in MN.

In this state, Special Education is the 5th most popular major out of a total 13 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Minnesota

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 463
Post-Master’s Certificate 185
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 185
Bachelor’s Degree 157
Associate Degree 21
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 81.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Minnesota

15,010 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $62,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,576 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $47,704 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,336 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,142. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
10,774 Total Students

A typical student attending St. Cloud State University will pay a net price of $14,300. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
52,376 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UMN Twin Cities grads earn an average salary of $54,565. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,701 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. In their early career, SMU MN grads earn an average salary of $50,163. 27% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
5,088 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, MSU Moorhead grads earn an average salary of $42,396.

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Capella University

Minneapolis
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,716 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $36,939 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,840.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,545 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,414 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,731 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,624.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,545 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Winona State. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Special Education Careers in MN

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 14% $53,250
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 special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,595
General Education 2,028
Educational Administration 1,314
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,158
Student Counseling 532
Other Education 391
Curriculum & Instruction 348
Instructional Media Design 248

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