2023 Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
With 36,792 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, special education is the #4 most popular major in the United States.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 80 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Special Education Colleges.
Top 15% Best Special Education Schools
Our analysis found Dakota State University to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the distant town of Madison, Dakota State is a public school with a small student population.
Special Ed majors at Dakota State take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great place for special education students. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the small city of Mankato.
Special Ed majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Winona State University is a great place for special education students. Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Winona.
While working on their degree, special ed majors at Winona State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Aberdeen, NSU is a public school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minot State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region list. MSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Minot.
Augustana University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
University of St Thomas Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for special education students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Full Special Education at University of St Thomas Minnesota Report
Northwestern College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for special education students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the distant town of Orange City, NWC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Hamline University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Midland University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Midland U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Fremont.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, special ed graduates from UNL take out $25,625 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $337.
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Martin Luther College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for special education students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the town of New Ulm, MLC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Special Education students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Chadron State College | Chadron, NE |
| 14 | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
| 15 | Hastings College | Hastings, NE |
| 16 | University of Mary | Bismarck, ND |
Best Special Education Colleges by State
Explore the best special education schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 539 |
| Kansas | 444 |
| Minnesota | 846 |
| Iowa | 180 |
| South Dakota | 94 |
| North Dakota | 186 |
| Nebraska | 362 |
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Special Education Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Special Ed Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 24,497 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 3,111 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 1,789 |
| Elementary Special Education | 1,625 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 1,227 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1,133 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 655 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 540 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented | 504 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 415 |
| Education of the Deaf | 363 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 226 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | 222 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs | 181 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 134 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 122 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic & Other Physical Health Impairments | 47 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries | 1 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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