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Special Education at Bethel University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what Bethel University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Bethel University is in Saint Paul, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 56 special education graduations were recorded at Bethel University.

Studying Online at Bethel University

Many students take online classes at Bethel University. Among 3,603 students, 741 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,137 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Bethel University

These rankings give you a sense of how Bethel University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 47
Best Value	Minnesota	#11 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#46 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#84 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#431 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Bethel University

Those who finish Bethel University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$52,747
2 years	$52,733
3 years	$56,122
4 years	$62,740
5 years	$74,473

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Bethel University report median earnings of $62,740, compared with $66,653 for all Bethel University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Bethel University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Bethel University are 75% women (42) and 25% men (14).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Bethel University

Of the 11 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Bethel University, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Bethel University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1

Minority students account for 27% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Bethel University, above the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Bethel University

Of the 45 master’s special education degrees awarded at Bethel University, 71% were women (32) and 29% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Bethel University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 11% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Bethel University, below the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at Bethel University

The Special Education program at Bethel University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	56

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Bethel University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists	$77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	$73,597
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	$50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$35,173

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.