by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Southwest Minnesota State University stacks up against peers offering education.
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Southwest Minnesota State University ranks competitively among schools offering education. More specifically it was ranked #1,083 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #28 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 11 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 11 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Minnesota | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 28 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 28 |
| Best Education Schools in Minnesota | 28 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 28 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 28 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 62 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 62 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southwest Minnesota State University awarded 93 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median of $53,941 a year. This is lower than $55,618, the median for all majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southwest Minnesota State University, education students borrow a median amount of $28,847 in student loans. This is above $27,016, the typical median for all majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,230 | $8,840 |
| Fees | $1,521 | $1,521 |
Learn more about Southwest Minnesota State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Southwest Minnesota State University were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 31% of education master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Southwest Minnesota State University were White. Roughly 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
This education program at Southwest Minnesota State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 116 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 40 |
| Special Education | 28 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 25 |
| Educational Administration | 6 |
| Teaching English or French | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.