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2027 Best General Special Education Schools in the The Plains States Region

34 Colleges in the United States
1,483 General Special Education Degrees Awarded
$51,225 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Special Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 34 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general special education schools.

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Best Schools for General Special Education in the The Plains States Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general special education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Special Education

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Our analysis ranked University Of Minnesota Twin Cities the best school in the country for a degree in general special education. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 59 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $51,800. Typical student debt for the program is $18,387. More information about a degree in general special education from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Students looking for a strong general special education program will find one at Northwestern College Iowa, which ranked #2. Northwestern College Iowa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Orange City. Northwestern College Iowa graduates 66% of students within six years. Northwestern College Iowa awarded about 27 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Northwestern College Iowa generally make around $54,845. Northwestern College Iowa graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. More information about a degree in general special education from Northwestern College Iowa

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Augustana College South Dakota is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general special education, ranking #3. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana College South Dakota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. Augustana College South Dakota awarded about 29 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of Augustana College South Dakota earn a median of $50,088 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,217 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general special education from Augustana College South Dakota

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Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general special education, ranking #4. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Winona. About 66% of students finish within six years. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota awarded about 15 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota generally make around $60,963. Typical student debt for the program is $27,081. See the full general special education program report for Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

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Students looking for a strong general special education program will find one at Bethel University Minnesota, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Bethel University Minnesota graduates 71% of students within six years. Bethel University Minnesota awarded about 42 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of Bethel University Minnesota earn a median of $58,506 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,639 to complete this degree. Read more about the general special education program at Bethel University Minnesota

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa came in at #6 for general special education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. About 75% of students finish within six years. University Of Iowa awarded about 11 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $57,375 early in their careers. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans. Get the full general special education details for University Of Iowa

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Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general special education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Sioux Center. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Dordt College awarded about 16 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Dordt College earn around $54,926 in the first couple years of their career. Dordt College graduates carry a median of $21,812 in student loans. Read more about the general special education program at Dordt College

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas came in at #8 for general special education this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. University Of Kansas awarded about 123 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general special education program make about $58,196 in their early career. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Read more about the general special education program at University Of Kansas

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Minnesota State University Mankato earned the #9 position for general special education this year. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 179 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $51,748. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general special education program at Minnesota State University Mankato

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha landed the #10 spot for general special education this year. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 general special education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general special education degree from University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn around $46,623 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,860 to complete this degree. Get the full general special education details for University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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University Of North Dakota came in at #11 for general special education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Grand Forks. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 106 general special education students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Dakota in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of University Of North Dakota earn a median of $53,957 early in their careers. University Of North Dakota graduates carry a median of $25,110 in student loans. Get the full general special education details for University Of North Dakota

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University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best general special education schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 36 general special education degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $42,889. Students borrow a median of $20,357 to complete this degree. Get the full general special education details for University Of Missouri Columbia

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Winona State University came in at #13 for general special education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Winona. Winona State University graduates 56% of students within six years. Winona State University awarded about 37 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of Winona State University earn a median of $46,697 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full general special education program report for Winona State University

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Kansas State University earned the #14 position for general special education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Manhattan. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 12 general special education degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general special education program make about $51,543 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,546 to complete this degree. See the full general special education program report for Kansas State University

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Chadron State College placed #15 among the best general special education schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Chadron. About 50% of students finish within six years. Chadron State College awarded about 20 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Chadron State College generally make around $47,254. Chadron State College graduates carry a median of $22,912 in student loans. More information about a degree in general special education from Chadron State College

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Morningside College
Sioux City, IA

Morningside College placed #16 among the best general special education schools. Located in the city of Sioux City, Morningside College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 46 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Morningside College in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of Morningside College earn a median of $55,760 early in their careers. Morningside College graduates carry a median of $27,281 in student loans. Read more about the general special education program at Morningside College

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Wichita State University placed #17 among the best general special education schools. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 52 general special education degrees were awarded at Wichita State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Wichita State University earn around $55,624 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,262 to complete this degree. Get the full general special education details for Wichita State University

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Fort Hays State University came in at #18 for general special education this year. Fort Hays State University is a large public school located in the town of Hays. Fort Hays State University graduates 46% of students within six years. Fort Hays State University awarded about 116 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of Fort Hays State University earn a median of $53,586 early in their careers. Fort Hays State University graduates carry a median of $25,967 in student loans. See the full general special education program report for Fort Hays State University

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Minot State University came in at #19 for general special education this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Minot. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 44 general special education degrees were awarded at Minot State University in the most recent year. General Special Education graduates of Minot State University earn a median of $50,645 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,788. More information about a degree in general special education from Minot State University

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Bemidji State University landed the #20 spot for general special education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Bemidji. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Bemidji State University awarded about 34 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Bemidji State University earn around $57,616 in the first couple years of their career. Bemidji State University graduates carry a median of $25,819 in student loans. Read more about the general special education program at Bemidji State University

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Minnesota State University Moorhead came in at #21 for general special education this year. Set in the suburb of Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public institution. Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates 57% of students within six years. About 17 general special education degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Moorhead in the most recent year. Graduates of the general special education program make about $57,948 in their early career. Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates carry a median of $24,447 in student loans. Get the full general special education details for Minnesota State University Moorhead

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University Of Nebraska At Kearney ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best general special education schools. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 general special education degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Kearney in the most recent year. Graduates of the general special education program make about $54,521 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,173. Get the full general special education details for University Of Nebraska At Kearney

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Missouri State University Springfield came in at #23 for general special education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 111 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $38,250. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. See the full general special education program report for Missouri State University Springfield

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Emporia State University came in at #24 for general special education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Emporia. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Emporia State University awarded about 72 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Emporia State University generally make around $53,927. Emporia State University graduates carry a median of $23,131 in student loans. Read more about the general special education program at Emporia State University

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Saint Cloud State University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best general special education schools. This large public university is located in the city of Saint Cloud. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. There were roughly 45 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $51,459 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general special education from Saint Cloud State University

Rest of the Top 34 General Special Education Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong general special education education:

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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