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Special Education at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you are interested in studying Special Education, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities sits in Minneapolis, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 special education graduations were recorded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#3 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 47
Best Value	Minnesota	#3 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#13 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#99 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#218 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Those who finish University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$48,055
2 years	$52,107
3 years	$54,867

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities stands at $18,387.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 88% women (49) and 12% men (7).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 16 bachelor’s special education graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 11 master’s special education graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 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 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

This Special Education program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	40
Teaching for Gifted & Talented	1
Teaching for Autism	15

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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

• 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.