Special Education Schools
In Minneapolis, Minnesota
Special Education faculty can choose to work at one of 4 special education schools in Minneapolis. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in special education in the city of Minneapolis, which encompasses special education training at the following levels:
- Special Education Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Special Education
- Masters degree in Special Education
- PhD degree in Special Education
Statistics
Professional Trends
Minneapolis Vs. Minnesota Special Education Employment
| Minneapolis | 3,230 |
| Minnesota | 11,310 |
Exactly 3,230 of the 5,530 special education professionals employed in Minnesota, work in Minneapolis. Between 2006 and 2010, in Minneapolis, there has been a 56% decline in the number of special education professionals. As the employment for special education professionals in Minneapolis has decreased, overall employment in Minneapolis has increased.
Minneapolis Vs. Minnesota Special Education employment growth
| 11,560 | 12,270 | 12,340 | 12,230 | 5,530 |
| 7,270 | 7,580 | 7,600 | 7,570 | 3,230 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Minnesota
- Dark Yellow: Minneapolis
Special Education VS. All professions salaries in Minneapolis
| $50,543 | $52,720 | $53,873 | $55,713 | $56,620 |
| $44,980 | $46,410 | $47,860 | $48,670 | $49,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Special Education in Minneapolis
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Minneapolis
Salaries for special education professionals in Minneapolis have increased. In 2010 special education professionals in Minneapolis reportedly earned an average salary of $56,620 per year. The average salary for special education professionals in Minneapolis was $50,543 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of special education professionals in Minneapolis is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Special education professionals in Minneapolis
10th percentile |
$36,230 |
25th percentile |
$43,990 |
50th percentile |
$54,860 |
75th percentile |
$67,960 |
90th percentile |
$79,350 |
Special education professionals in Minneapolis earn a median salary of $54,860 per year. The 10% of special education professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $36,230 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $79,350 per year.
Average Salaries for Special education professionals and related professions in Minneapolis
Early Childhood Education |
$46,400 |
Special Education |
$56,620 |
Teaching |
$63,403 |
Speech Therapy |
$65,120 |
Elementary Education |
$66,563 |
Special education professional salaries in Minneapolis are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Special Education schools in Minneapolis
Many of Minneapolis' special education professionals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited special education schools in the city.
Special Education Programs Offered In Minneapolis
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 10 |
There are a total of 10 degree and certificate programs in special education offered by Minneapolis' special education schools.
Student Completed Special Education Degrees In Minneapolis
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
14 |
master |
124 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
22 |
| Total | 166 |
Approximately 166 students graduated from special education courses in 2010.