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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #172 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UMN Twin Cities make a median salary of $48,055. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, special ed students borrow a median amount of $18,387 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 $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from UMN Twin Cities. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from UMN Twin Cities in 2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 372 |
| Other Education | 271 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 71 |
| Educational Administration | 67 |
| Teaching English or French | 55 |
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