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2027 Best Value General Special Education Schools in Minnesota

11 Colleges in the United States
$26,735 Avg Student Debt
$57,616 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Special Education Badge [General Special Education](/majors/education/special-education/general-special-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for general special education students.

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2027 Best Value General Special Education Schools in Minnesota

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general special education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Special Education Schools

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For return on investment in general special education, no school beat Saint Marys University Of Minnesota this year. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona. Students from in state pay about $45,080 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,081 to complete the general special education program here. General Special Education graduates of Saint Marys University Of Minnesota earn a median of $60,963 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,081 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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Saint Cloud State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general special education schools. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. In-state tuition and fees average $10,245. Students borrow a median of $28,250 to complete the general special education program here. General Special Education graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $51,459 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,250 median debt. Saint Cloud State University admits about 95% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in general special education will find it at Bemidji State University, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,237 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,819 to complete the general special education program here. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Bemidji State University generally make around $57,616. Set against $25,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned it the #4 place for general special education. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Students borrow a median of $18,387 to complete the general special education program here. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $51,800. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in general special education will find it at Southwest Minnesota State University, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,361. General Special Education graduates carry a median of $30,542 in student loans. General Special Education graduates of Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median of $44,510 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,542 median debt. The acceptance rate is 62%.

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Winona State University landed the #6 spot for general special education value this year. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,576, while out-of-state students pay about $17,308. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general special education program here. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Winona State University generally make around $46,697. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Capella University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general special education schools. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete the general special education program here. General Special Education graduates of Capella University earn a median of $54,641 early in their careers. Set against $35,998 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Minnesota State University Moorhead came in at #8 for value in general special education this year. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,428. Typical student debt for general special education graduates is $24,447. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Minnesota State University Moorhead generally make around $57,948. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 59%.

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Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #9 spot for general special education value this year. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general special education program here. Early-career general special education graduates make about $51,748. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.

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Bethel University Minnesota came in at #10 for value in general special education this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $44,226. General Special Education graduates carry a median of $25,639 in student loans. Early-career general special education graduates make about $58,506. That is a strong return on a $25,639 median debt. Bethel University Minnesota admits about 88% of applicants.

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #11 among the best values for general special education. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. Typical student debt for general special education graduates is $23,923. Early-career general special education graduates make about $65,183. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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