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2024 Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

43 Colleges in the Plains States Region
1,221 Master's Degrees
Ranked #9 in popularity, general special education is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 43 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,221 master's degrees in general special education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Special Education School for Your Master's Degree

Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region The teaching students with disabilities master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general special education students working on their master's degree.

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The teaching students with disabilities school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Special Education in the Plains States Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general special education.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Teaching Students with Disabilities

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
27 Annual Graduates

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in general special education. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
126 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in general special education needs to take a look at University of North Dakota. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of North Dakota

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Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Annual Graduates

Morningside College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general special education. Located in the small city of Sioux City, Morningside is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Morningside College

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Annual Graduates

Minnesota State University - Mankato is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in general special education. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Minnesota State University - Mankato

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Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Augustana University

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
97 Annual Graduates

KU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Kansas

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University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Bismarck, UMary is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Mary

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Minot, MSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Minot State University

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Missouri - Columbia

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

St. Cloud State University is a large public university located in the city of Saint Cloud.More information about a master’s in general special education from Saint Cloud State University

Best General Special Education Colleges by State

Explore the best general special education schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 361 169
Minnesota 355 316
Iowa 298 88
Kansas 254 383
Nebraska 211 98
North Dakota 167 156
South Dakota 130 11

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One of 17 majors within the Special Education area of study, General Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Teaching Students with Disabilities

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 95
Other Special Education & Teaching 79
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 44
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 37
Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented 33
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 22
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 18
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 18
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 11
Education of the Deaf 8

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