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Special Education at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Special Education at Minnesota State University-Mankato

If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Minnesota State University-Mankato is in Mankato, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 88 special education degrees were granted at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Studying Online at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Distance learning is available at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Of 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) studied exclusively online and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Rankings can help you compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Minnesota #8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #18 of 47
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #29 of 47
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #235 of 491
Best Value Nationwide #303 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato

Graduates of Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $46,895
2 years $39,909
3 years $44,165
4 years $51,297
5 years $51,346

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Special Education graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato report median earnings of $51,297, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Special Education graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 91% women (80) and 9% men (8).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Among the 33 bachelor’s special education graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 88% were women (29) and 12% were men (4).

Minnesota State University-Mankato gender breakdown of Special Education Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 5
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Minority students account for 24% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Among the 40 master’s special education graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 90% were women (36) and 10% were men (4).

Minnesota State University-Mankato gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 37
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Minority students account for 8% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato

The Special Education program at Minnesota State University-Mankato breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 79
Teaching for Emotional Disturbances 2
Teaching for Learning Disabilities 3
Teaching for Autism 2
Early Childhood Special Education 2

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at Minnesota State University-Mankato pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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

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