by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Minnesota-Twin Cities compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in the top 5% of the country for special education. In particular, it placed #15 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, special education students accumulate a median of $18,387 in student loans. This is lower than $21,568, the typical median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,532 | $36,296 |
| Fees | $2,066 | $2,066 |
Find out more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 9% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
This special education program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 40 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 15 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 1 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 40 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 15 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (87%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 1 completion in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.