by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 46 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 684 bachelor's degrees in special education to qualified students.
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Your choice of special education for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 special education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in special education.
It is hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in 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 bachelor’s in special education from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minnesota State University - Mankato is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in special education. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population.
Those special education students who get their bachelor's degree from Minnesota State University - Mankato make $5,392 more than the standard special ed graduate.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Winona State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in special education. Winona State is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Winona.
Bachelor's recipients from the special education degree program at Winona State University make $4,206 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Winona State University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in special education needs to look into Morningside College. Located in the city of Sioux City, Morningside is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Morningside College
Located in the town of Minot, MSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Minot State University
Located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls, Augustana Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Augustana University
UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.
After graduating, special ed bachelor's recipients typically earn an average of $37,687 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.
Bachelor's recipients from the special education major at University of Missouri - Columbia make $2,825 more than the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from University of Missouri - Columbia
Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the special education major at University of South Dakota make $2,250 above the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from University of South Dakota
St. Cloud State University is a large public university located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
Those special education students who get their bachelor's degree from Saint Cloud State University make $3,991 more than the standard special ed student.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Saint Cloud State UniversityExplore the best special education schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 181 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 156 |
| Iowa | 197 | 29 |
| Kansas | 184 | 3 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 207 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 25 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 83 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 7,185 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2,649 |
| Other Education | 371 |
| General Education | 335 |
| Teaching English or French | 69 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1 |
| Teaching Assistants | 1 |
