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Special Education Schools in South Dakota

11 students earned Special Ed degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 48th most popular major in the state out of a total 113 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in South Dakota

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in South Dakota

There are 1,740 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in South Dakota

Special Ed grads earn an average of $43,040 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in South Dakota that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $40,830 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,961. 58% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, BHSU grads earn an average salary of $35,477.

Special Education Careers in SD

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $35,560
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $44,410
Special Education Professors 6% $42,410
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $42,910
Special Education Preschool Teachers 0% $37,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Educational Administration 158
General Education 87
Curriculum & Instruction 54
Teacher Education Subject Specific 51
Teacher Education Grade Specific 45
Student Counseling 26
Instructional Media Design 21

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View Nationwide Special Education Report

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