by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how NSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #247 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 247 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NSU paid an average of $357 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $254 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,229 | $1,229 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,300 | $10,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
Of the 18 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NSU, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NSU does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NSU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from NSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Northern State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 41 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34 |
| Educational Administration | 11 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 8 |
| Student Counseling | 5 |