Here is an overview of this program at Southwest Minnesota State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Southwest Minnesota State University as a strong choice for special education, placing at #393 out of 463 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Special Education Schools 393 of 463 Best Special Education Schools in Minnesota 12 of 12 Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region 37 of 46
Here is each degree level available for special education at Southwest Minnesota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 22 Master’s 6
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southwest Minnesota State University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Southwest Minnesota State University holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Southwest Minnesota State University, special education students accumulate a median of $30,542 in student loans. This is higher than $27,016, the typical median for all majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.In State Out of State Tuition $8,230 $8,840 Fees $1,521 $1,521
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Southwest Minnesota State University are White. About 91% 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 special education.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Southwest Minnesota State University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
Southwest Minnesota State University awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Southwest Minnesota State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.Graduate Level Annual Graduates Master’s Degrees in Special Education 6
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