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Special Education Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 862 students earned their Special Ed degrees in MN.

A Special Education major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

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

In this state, there are 15,010 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $62,810, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,056 a year. 69% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. 98% of students get financical aid.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

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

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $51,092 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $17,878.

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

Graduates earn an average $47,010 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at MSU Moorhead. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Capella University

Minneapolis
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,621 a year. 13% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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

Graduates earn an average $49,758 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Bethel University Minnesota.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending Winona State will pay a net price of $17,634. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

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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