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2024 Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota

9 Colleges in Minnesota
316 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 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 316 master's degrees in general special education during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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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 Minnesota 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota list, to help you choose the best school for you.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Special Education in Minnesota

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

Top Minnesota Schools for a Master's in Teaching Students with Disabilities

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
27 Annual Graduates

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in general special education. Located in the large 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
35 Annual Graduates

Minnesota State University - Mankato is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in general special education. Located in the 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

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

Saint Cloud State University is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in general special education. St. Cloud State University is a fairly 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

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Bethel University Minnesota if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general special education. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Bethel University Minnesota

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Annual Graduates

MSU Moorhead is a small public university located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead.More information about a master’s in general special education from Minnesota State University - Moorhead

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Winona, SMU MN is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

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

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

Southwest Minnesota State University is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Marshall.More information about a master’s in general special education from Southwest Minnesota State University

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Capella University

Best General Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best General Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 361 169
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
Other Special Education & Teaching 64
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 33
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 19
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 18
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 12
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 2

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