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Special Education Schools in Minnesota

862 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 464
Post-Master’s Certificate 215
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 215
Bachelor’s Degree 156
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Associate Degree 11

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: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 82.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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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
14,761 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,159. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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

93% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,581. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

Graduates earn an average $39,289 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Capella University

Minneapolis
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,545. 32 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,090 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,178. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, Bethel University Minnesota grads earn an average salary of $49,758.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,279 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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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