2023 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Special Education Master's Degree 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 Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 20 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Check out the special ed master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Boston University to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stonehill College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Easton, Stonehill is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Endicott College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out of the 20 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Simmons University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lesley University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Assumption University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the city of Worcester, Assumption is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Fitchburg State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Fitchburg State is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg.
Framingham State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the small city of Framingham, Framingham State is a public college with a small student population.
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American International College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the city of Springfield, AIC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Gordon College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Gordon College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wenham.
Best Special Education Colleges in the New England Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Connecticut | 325 |
Rhode Island | 50 |
New Hampshire | 99 |
Maine | 91 |
Vermont | 45 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Special Ed
Special Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Special Ed
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 20 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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