Below are the key facts about this program at USD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in special education at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 5 |
| Master’s | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
USD is not yet ranked for special education at the bachelor’s level.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,625 a year. This is lower than $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USD, special education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
Find out more about USD tuition and fees.
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from USD were women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USD awarded 5 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at USD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 9 |