Best Special Education and Teaching Schools in Minnesota

Minnesota has 7 colleges offering Special Education and Teaching programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 145 recent graduates. Graduates in Minnesota earn $41,549 on average within two years — 10% above the national average of $37,701, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

7
Schools in MN
$41,549
MN Avg. Earnings
$37,701
National Avg.
250
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Special Education and Teaching in Minnesota

Public Schools (6)
$41,025
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$44,170
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $3,145 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Special Education and Teaching Schools in Minnesota, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 77.0%
#2
Minnesota State University-Mankato logo

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN · Public

$39,909
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $42,809
Graduates: 45
Acceptance: 91.3%
#3
Winona State University logo

Winona State University

Winona, MN · Public

$41,667
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,623
Graduates: 57
Acceptance: 68.5%
#4
Saint Cloud State University logo

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN · Public

$42,458
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,408
Graduates: 43
Acceptance: 95.0%
#5
Augsburg University logo

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN · Private

$44,170
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 76.5%
#6
Southwest Minnesota State University logo

Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, MN · Public

$41,937
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 68.9%
#7
Minnesota State University Moorhead logo

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN · Public

$39,153
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 52.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Special Education and Teaching in Minnesota?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks #1 for Special Education and Teaching in Minnesota with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Special Education and Teaching programs in the state.
How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates earn in Minnesota?
Special Education and Teaching graduates in Minnesota earn an average of $41,549 within two years of graduation. This is 10% above the national average of $37,701 for this major.
What is the hardest Special Education and Teaching school to get into in Minnesota?
Minnesota State University Moorhead is the most selective Special Education and Teaching program in Minnesota with an acceptance rate of 52.6%. The average acceptance rate across Special Education and Teaching programs in the state is 75.7%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Special Education and Teaching in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, private Special Education and Teaching programs produce average earnings of $44,170 vs $41,025 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 6 public and 1 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.