by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Winona State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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Winona State was ranked #43 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Winona State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Winona State. This makes it the #463 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Winona State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,697 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Winona State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $27,488 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,114.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Winona State was $504 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $277 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,388 | $15,120 |
| Fees | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,924 | $9,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,640 | $2,640 |
Learn more about Winona State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Winona State. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Winona State 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 Winona 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 | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Winona State 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 Winona State Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Winona State 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 Winona 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 | 2 |
| 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 Winona State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 143 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 66 |
| General Education | 27 |
| Educational Administration | 6 |
| Student Counseling | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.