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Special Education at Southwest Minnesota State University

Special Education at Southwest Minnesota State University

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

Southwest Minnesota State University is in Marshall, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 special education degrees were awarded at Southwest Minnesota State University.

Studying Online at Southwest Minnesota State University

Many students take online classes at Southwest Minnesota State University. Of 8,214 students, 1,293 (16%) studied exclusively online and 730 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Southwest Minnesota State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Minnesota #4 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #11 of 12
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #15 of 47
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #37 of 47
Best Value Nationwide #219 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #439 of 491

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University stands at $30,542.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Southwest Minnesota State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Southwest Minnesota State University are 96% women (27) and 4% men (1).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Southwest Minnesota State University

Among the 22 bachelor’s special education graduates at Southwest Minnesota State University, 95% were women (21) and 5% were men (1).

Southwest Minnesota 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 Southwest Minnesota State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 20
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Southwest Minnesota State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Southwest Minnesota State University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Southwest Minnesota State University

Of the 6 master’s special education degrees awarded at Southwest Minnesota State University, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).

Southwest Minnesota 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 Southwest Minnesota State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Southwest Minnesota State University

*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 Southwest Minnesota State University

The Special Education program at Southwest Minnesota State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 23
Early Childhood Special Education 5

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Southwest Minnesota State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

References

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