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Special Education and Teaching at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,771/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (34,900 openings/yr)

ROI 8.3x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #67 of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Special Education and Teaching graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$556K	$550K	$519K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.4x	8.3x	7.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.8x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	81%	73%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$65,952

Out-of-state: $145,608 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,556

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,220

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's Special Education and Teaching graduates start at $49,771/yr — above the $44,105 national average, though not by a wide margin.

A 8.3x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Special Education and Teaching career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $16,220 in median debt clears quickly against $49,771 in annual earnings.

A #67 ranking among 170 Special Education and Teaching programs places University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

A 77% acceptance rate means University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 30,469 in Minneapolis, MN.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Special education teachers, secondary school $69,590/yr

Special education teachers, all other $67,430/yr

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Special Education and Teaching at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Special Education and Teaching programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Special Education and Teaching at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

The 44% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →