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2027 Best Special Education Schools in Minnesota

12 Colleges in the United States
750 Special Education Degrees Awarded
$54,497 Avg Early-Career Salary

Special Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for special education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Special Education in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall special education education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Special Education

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No school ranked higher than University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year for special education. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 79 special education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Special Education graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $51,800 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $18,387 in student loans. Get the full special education details for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in special education, landing the #2 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 109 special education degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $58,812. Typical student debt for the program is $23,923. Get the full special education details for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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A rank of #3 makes Saint Marys University Of Minnesota one of the top schools for special education. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 special education students who graduated with this degree at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota earn around $60,963 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,081. More information about a degree in special education from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

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Bethel University Minnesota came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best special education schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 42 special education students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Bethel University Minnesota generally make around $58,506. Bethel University Minnesota graduates carry a median of $25,639 in student loans. Get the full special education details for Bethel University Minnesota

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Minnesota State University Mankato is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in special education, ranking #5. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Minnesota State University Mankato awarded about 269 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $51,748 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the special education program at Minnesota State University Mankato

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Concordia University Saint Paul ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best special education schools. Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Concordia University Saint Paul graduates 45% of students within six years. About 31 special education degrees were awarded at Concordia University Saint Paul in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Concordia University Saint Paul generally make around $59,263. Concordia University Saint Paul graduates carry a median of $29,026 in student loans. Read more about the special education program at Concordia University Saint Paul

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Winona State University placed #7 among the best special education schools. Set in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Winona State University awarded about 37 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Winona State University generally make around $46,697. Winona State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in special education from Winona State University

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Bemidji State University earned the #8 position for special education this year. Set in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Bemidji State University awarded about 34 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $57,616 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,819. Read more about the special education program at Bemidji State University

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Minnesota State University Moorhead earned the #9 position for special education this year. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public university. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 special education students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead in the most recent data year. Special Education graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead earn a median of $57,948 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,447. Get the full special education details for Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Saint Cloud State University came in at #10 for special education this year. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. There were roughly 64 special education students who graduated with this degree at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $51,459 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,250 to complete this degree. See the full special education program report for Saint Cloud State University

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Capella University came in at #11 for special education this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit institution. Capella University graduates 20% of students within six years. Capella University awarded about 22 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Capella University generally make around $54,641. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in special education from Capella University

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Southwest Minnesota State University earned the #12 position for special education this year. Southwest Minnesota State University is a large public school located in the town of Marshall. About 44% of students finish within six years. Southwest Minnesota State University awarded about 28 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Southwest Minnesota State University generally make around $44,510. Students borrow a median of $30,542 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in special education from Southwest Minnesota State University

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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 · 12 schools evaluated.

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