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Special Education at Saint Cloud State University

Special Education at Saint Cloud State University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Saint Cloud State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Saint Cloud State University is located in Saint Cloud, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 70 special education degrees were awarded at Saint Cloud State University.

Online Class Availability at Saint Cloud State University

Many students take online classes at Saint Cloud State University. Of 10,732 students, 2,126 (20%) studied exclusively online and 3,789 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Saint Cloud State University

Rankings can help you compare Saint Cloud State University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Minnesota #1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #10 of 12
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #10 of 47
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #25 of 47
Best Value Nationwide #173 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #272 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Saint Cloud State University

Students who complete Saint Cloud State University’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 Saint Cloud State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,408
2 years $41,041
3 years $53,129
4 years $58,411
5 years $58,170

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $58,411, compared with $58,906 for all Saint Cloud State University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at Saint Cloud State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from Saint Cloud State University comes in at $28,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Saint Cloud State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Saint Cloud State University are 83% women (58) and 17% men (12).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Saint Cloud State University

Among the 4 bachelor’s special education graduates at Saint Cloud State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Saint Cloud State University 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 Saint Cloud State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Saint Cloud State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Cloud State University, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Saint Cloud State University

Among the 24 master’s special education graduates at Saint Cloud State University, 88% were women (21) and 12% were men (3).

Saint Cloud State University 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 Saint Cloud State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Saint Cloud State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Saint Cloud State University, lower than 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 Saint Cloud State University

This Special Education program at Saint Cloud State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 49
Teaching for Emotional Disturbances 4
Teaching for Learning Disabilities 1
Teaching for Autism 1
Early Childhood Special Education 15

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Saint Cloud State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Special Education graduates, 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

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