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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in special education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #172 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $49,771. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from UMN Twin Cities in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMN Twin Cities special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UMN Twin Cities make a median salary of $53,829. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a master's degree in special ed from UMN Twin Cities. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| 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 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 316 |
| Other Education | 229 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 79 |
| Educational Administration | 54 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.