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2023 Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts

8 Colleges
$49,862 Avg Salary
$22,246 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education Graduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, special education students earned 1,231 degrees and certificates from a Massachusetts school, making the subject the 6th in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Massachusetts to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the special ed graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Special Education

#1

Endicott College

Beverly, MA

Our analysis found Endicott College to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in Massachusetts. Located in the large suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Assumption University

Worcester, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Assumption University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Assumption is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Worcester State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts list. Worcester State is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Worcester.

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#4

Springfield College

Springfield, MA

The excellent graduate certificate programs at Springfield College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Massachusetts. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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The excellent graduate certificate programs at University of Massachusetts - Boston helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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American International College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, AIC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate special education programs. Fitchburg State is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg.

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With a ranking of #8, Salem State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students working on their graduate certificate. Salem State is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the New England Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 325
Rhode Island 50
New Hampshire 99
Maine 91
Vermont 45

Special Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 45,458
Teacher Education Grade Specific 34,451
General Education 21,189
Teacher Education Subject Specific 20,616
Curriculum & Instruction 19,784

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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