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2025 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in North Dakota

2 Colleges in North Dakota
129 Master's Degrees
$53,957 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a master's degree in special education, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #8 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in North Dakota to determine which ones were the best for special education students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 129 master's degrees in special education to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for special education students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in North Dakota ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Special Education in North Dakota

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for special education students seeking a a master's degree.

Top North Dakota Schools for a Master's in Special Ed

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Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in special education has to check out University of North Dakota. UND is a large public university located in the city of Grand Forks.

After graduation, special ed master's recipients typically earn an average of $53,957 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a master’s in special education from University of North Dakota

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15 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Minot State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in special education. Located in the city of Minot, MSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in special education from Minot State University

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 193 302
Minnesota 174 464
Iowa 154 150
Kansas 149 383
Nebraska 123 131
South Dakota 89 11
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One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Special Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Special Education 129
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Majors Similar to Special Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 76
Teacher Education Grade Specific 58
Teacher Education Subject Specific 52
Curriculum & Instruction 43
Student Counseling 31
General Education 19
Instructional Media Design 6
Teaching English or French 6

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