by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how USD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in special ed from USD. This makes it the #364 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,667 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USD, special ed students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of South Dakota.
Of the 15 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from USD, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from USD in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 86 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 63 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 29 |
| Instructional Media Design | 2 |
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