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. We've also included details on how USD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 190 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 73% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in special ed from USD. This makes it the #364 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 USD is $46,439. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,060 | $9,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,947 | $4,947 |
Learn more about USD tuition and fees.
Of the 26 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USD, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from USD in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 South Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 111 |
| Educational Administration | 61 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 6 |
| Instructional Media Design | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.