by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in special education at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as a strong choice for special education, placing at #85 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 85 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Minnesota | 2 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 47 |
The following degree levels are granted in special education at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Certificate | 11 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 11 master’s degrees in special education.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in the top 15% of the country for special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,528 | $58,344 |
| Fees | $2,384 | $2,384 |
Find out more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 9% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are White. Approximately 82% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 11 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities handed out 18 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 26 |
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are White. Roughly 78% of graduates 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 graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities granted 13 graduate certificate completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 4 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities granted 1 graduate certificate degree in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 16 |
| Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 11 |