Special Education and Teaching master's degree programs in Minnesota
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Minnesota
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Bethel UniversitySaint Paul · Debt not reported$67,6142Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona · Debt not reported$67,5533University of St ThomasSaint Paul · Debt not reported$66,3914Bemidji State UniversityBemidji · Debt not reported$65,5035Saint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud · Debt not reported$64,8646Concordia University-Saint PaulSaint Paul · Debt not reported$63,2797University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis · Debt not reported$62,7868Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead · Debt not reported$62,7539Minnesota State University-MankatoMankato · Debt not reported$62,40110Capella UniversityMinneapolis · Debt not reported$61,268
CAREER CONTEXT IN MN
What related occupations pay in Minnesota
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $78,950
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,790–$98,040
- State employment
- 950
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
25-2058Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- State median wage
- $76,600
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,790–$84,220
- State employment
- 4,130
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 10,400
25-2051Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- State median wage
- $75,880
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,900–$83,880
- State employment
- 1,250
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,000
25-2059Special Education Teachers, All Other
- State median wage
- $69,470
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,350–$80,900
- State employment
- 180
- Projected growth
- +1.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
25-2057Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- State median wage
- $63,630
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,950–$81,450
- State employment
- 1,930
- Projected growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
27-3091Interpreters and Translators
- State median wage
- $66,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,010–$78,520
- State employment
- 1,030
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Minnesota; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethel University | Saint Paul | $67,614 | Not available |
| 2 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona | $67,553 | Not available |
| 3 | University of St Thomas | Saint Paul | $66,391 | Not available |
| 4 | Bemidji State University | Bemidji | $65,503 | Not available |
| 5 | Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud | $64,864 | Not available |
| 6 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Paul | $63,279 | Not available |
| 7 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis | $62,786 | Not available |
| 8 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead | $62,753 | Not available |
| 9 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato | $62,401 | Not available |
| 10 | Capella University | Minneapolis | $61,268 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Special Education and Teaching in Minnesota
What do Special Education and Teaching master's degree graduates earn in Minnesota?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $63,279 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Minnesota colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Bethel University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.