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2026 Best Other Special Education & Teaching Schools in the The Plains States Region

3 Colleges in the United States
195 Other Special Education & Teaching Degrees Awarded
$51,376 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Special Education & Teaching programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for other special education & teaching students.

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Best Schools for Other Special Education & Teaching in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other special education & teaching education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Other Special Education & Teaching

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in other special education & teaching. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates 77% of students within six years. About 101 other special education & teaching degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Other Special Education & Teaching graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $58,812 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,923. Get the full other special education & teaching details for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Students looking for a strong other special education & teaching program will find one at Northwestern College Iowa, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Orange City, Northwestern College Iowa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 35 other special education & teaching degrees were awarded at Northwestern College Iowa in the most recent year. Other Special Education & Teaching graduates of Northwestern College Iowa earn a median of $54,845 early in their careers. Northwestern College Iowa graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. More information about a degree in other special education & teaching from Northwestern College Iowa

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other special education & teaching, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 47 other special education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other special education & teaching program make about $49,528 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full other special education & teaching details for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Dakota State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other special education & teaching, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Madison, Dakota State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 12 other special education & teaching degrees were awarded at Dakota State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the other special education & teaching program make about $42,318 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Get the full other special education & teaching details for Dakota State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, 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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