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Special Education Schools in South Dakota

94 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in South Dakota

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 83
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, 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 South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 93.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in South Dakota

1,740 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $43,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 8 colleges in South Dakota that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at USD. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,830 after earning their degree at this institution. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,186 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,766 after graduation. A typical student attending Dakota State will pay a net price of $18,630. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,477 a year.

#5

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. This private school has an average net price of $19,593. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Mount Marty.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
933 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $20,929. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $21,662. 100% of students get financical aid.

Special Education Careers in SD

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $35,560
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $44,410
Special Education Professors 6% $42,410
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $42,910
Special Education Preschool Teachers 0% $37,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Teacher Education Grade Specific 406
Teacher Education Subject Specific 198
Educational Administration 158
General Education 88
Curriculum & Instruction 54
Student Counseling 26
Instructional Media Design 21

View all majors related to Special Education

View Nationwide Special Education Report

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