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2023 Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota

7 Colleges
$49,862 Avg Salary
$22,246 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education Graduate Certificate 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate programs 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota

The colleges and universities below are the best for special ed majors pursuing a graduate certificate.

Top Minnesota Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Special Education

Our analysis found Minnesota State University - Mankato to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in Minnesota. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the small city of Mankato.

Full Special Education at Minnesota State University - Mankato Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winona State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Winona.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Graduate Certificate, special ed graduates from UMN Twin Cities carry an average student debtload of $21,104.

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#4

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Hamline University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Out of the 7 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Cloud State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.

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Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Special Education at Concordia University, Saint Paul Report

Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

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 7 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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