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Special Education at University of South Dakota

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at University of South Dakota. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, SD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 special education degrees were awarded at University of South Dakota.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Dakota

Online coursework is an option at University of South Dakota. Among 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of South Dakota

Rankings can help you compare University of South Dakota’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of South Dakota

Those who finish University of South Dakota’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	$39,667
2 years	$42,216
3 years	$39,766
4 years	$44,625
5 years	$48,365

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from University of South Dakota earn a median of $44,625, compared with $60,001 for all University of South Dakota graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from University of South Dakota stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Special Education graduates at University of South Dakota, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at University of South Dakota are 93% women (13) and 7% men (1).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of South Dakota

Among the 5 bachelor’s special education graduates at University of South Dakota, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5

Special Education Master’s Program at University of South Dakota

Among the 9 master’s special education degrees awarded at University of South Dakota, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9

*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 South Dakota

This Special Education program at University of South Dakota offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	14

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of South Dakota go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.