Special Ed Schools in South Dakota

90 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Special Ed is the 48th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Ed 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	33

Gender Distribution

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

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: 2.2%
• White: 96.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 1.1%

Jobs for Special Ed Grads in South Dakota

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

Wages for Special Ed Jobs in South Dakota

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

Most Popular Special Ed Programs in SD

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

Special Ed 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 Preschool Teachers	0%	$37,570

Related Majors in South Dakota

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

View all majors related to Special Ed

View Nationwide Special Ed Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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