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2023 Most Popular Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota

11 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Minnesota to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.

Check out the special ed bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Minnesota.

Our analysis found Minnesota State University - Mankato to be the most popular school for special education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Minnesota. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the city of Mankato.

Women make up 86% of the special ed majors at the school.

On average, special ed graduates from Minnesota State Mankato take out $25,044 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Special Education at Minnesota State University - Mankato Report

#2

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Out of the 11 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Cloud State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. St. Cloud State University is a large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.

About 88% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 12% are male.

Read full report on Special Education at Saint Cloud State University

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 16% are male.

On average, special ed graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $22,114 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Special Education at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report

A rank of #4 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 college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 86% of the special ed majors at the school.

Full Special Education at Southwest Minnesota State University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winona State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Winona.

Women make up 75% of the special ed majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at Winona State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,656.

Full Special Education at Winona State University Report

#6

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN

With a ranking of #6, Augsburg University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Augsburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 75% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 25% are male.

Read full report on Special Education at Augsburg University

Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for special education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. MSU Moorhead is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorhead.

Full Special Education at Minnesota State University - Moorhead Report

#8

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University Minnesota came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular 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 school with a small student population.

Full Special Education at Bethel University Minnesota Report

#9

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the town of New Ulm, MLC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Full Special Education at Martin Luther College Report

#10

Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN

Bethany Lutheran College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for special education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Mankato, BLC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Read full report on Special Education at Bethany Lutheran College

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
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 11 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.

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