by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Southwest Minnesota State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #19 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southwest Minnesota State University highly for education, placing at #952 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 952 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Minnesota | 26 of 36 |
| Best Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 104 of 171 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in education at Southwest Minnesota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 116 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
This education area of study at Southwest Minnesota State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southwest Minnesota State University conferred 93 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Southwest Minnesota State University ranks competitively among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #19 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 19 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 74 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 645 |
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median of $53,941 a year. This is lower than $55,618, the median for all majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southwest Minnesota State University, education students borrow a median amount of $28,847 in student loans. This is above $27,016, the typical median for all majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,230 | $8,840 |
| Fees | $1,521 | $1,521 |
Learn more about Southwest Minnesota State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Southwest Minnesota State University were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southwest Minnesota State University conferred 2 certificate degrees in education.
Southwest Minnesota State University has not been ranked for education at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of education certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of education certificate degree graduates at Southwest Minnesota State University were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a certificate in education.
| 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 |
Graduate study is also available at Southwest Minnesota State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 116 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 2 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Education | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
