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2023 Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota

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

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

In 2020-2021, 846 degrees and certificates were awarded to special education students who went to a Minnesota college or university. This makes it the #25 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

The Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Minnesota to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota

The following schools top our list of the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top Minnesota Schools for a Bachelor's in Special Education

Our analysis found Winona State University to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Minnesota. Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Winona.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, special ed majors at Winona State accumulate an average of around $26,656 in student debt.

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Out of the 9 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the # 2 spot on the list. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, special ed graduates from Minnesota State Mankato carry an average student debtload of $25,044.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Southwest Minnesota State University is a great place for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, MN

Out of the 9 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Martin Luther College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of New Ulm, MLC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, special ed graduates from UMN Twin Cities carry an average student debtload of $22,114.

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#6

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.

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#7

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University Minnesota came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Minnesota State University - Moorhead landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree special education programs. MSU Moorhead is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorhead.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 539
Kansas 444
Iowa 180
Nebraska 362
North Dakota 186
South Dakota 94

One of 14 majors within the area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.

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.

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

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