by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how St. Cloud State University ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at St. Cloud State University was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Cloud State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in special ed from St. Cloud State University. This makes it the #169 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,662 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at St. Cloud State University paid an average of $341 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,811 | $8,811 |
| Fees | $1,306 | $1,306 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,630 | $9,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from St. Cloud State University. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Cloud State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
St. Cloud State University 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 St. Cloud State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at St. Cloud State University make a median salary of $55,992. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 21 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from St. Cloud State University, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at St. Cloud State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Saint Cloud State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 97 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 74 |
| Educational Administration | 68 |
| Teaching English or French | 30 |
| Student Counseling | 24 |
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