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2023 Most Popular Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota

9 Colleges
$38,520 Avg Salary
$25,108 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree School for You

Special Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in South Dakota. With 94 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in South Dakota to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for special ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named Northern State University the most popular school in South Dakota for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Aberdeen, NSU is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 81% of the special ed majors at the school.

Read full report on Special Education at Northern State University

#2

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dakota State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. Located in the distant town of Madison, Dakota State is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 16 students majoring in special ed at Dakota State, 13% are male and 88% are female.

Full Special Education at Dakota State University Report

#3

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of South Dakota is a great place for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in special ed at USD, 7% are male and 93% are female.

Full Special Education at University of South Dakota Report

#4

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD

Out of the 9 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Augustana University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Special Education at Augustana University

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Black Hills State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in South Dakota. Located in the town of Spearfish, BHSU is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 63% of the special ed majors at the school.

Read full report on Special Education at Black Hills State University

#6

Mount Marty University

Yankton, SD

Mount Marty University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. Mount Marty is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Yankton.

Women make up 67% of the special ed majors at the school.

Read full report on Special Education at Mount Marty University

Dakota Wesleyan University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. Dakota Wesleyan University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Mitchell.

Of the 5 students majoring in special ed at Dakota Wesleyan University, 20% are male and 80% are female.

Full Special Education at Dakota Wesleyan University Report

#8

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

With a ranking of #8, University of Sioux Falls did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls, University of Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Special Education at University of Sioux Falls Report

#9

Sinte Gleska University

Mission, SD

Sinte Gleska University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree special education programs. Sinte Gleska University is a small public school located in the rural area of Mission.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 539
Kansas 444
Minnesota 846
Iowa 180
North Dakota 186
Nebraska 362

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

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 9 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to woodleywonderworks.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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