2023 Best Special Education Schools in Kansas
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
Special Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kansas. With 441 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Special Education Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Kansas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Kansas
The following schools top our list of the Best Special Education Colleges.
Top 10 Best Special Education Schools
Our analysis found University of Kansas to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in Kansas. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baker University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Kansas list. Baker is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Baldwin City.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kansas State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Kansas list. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Manhattan.
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Out of the 10 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Pittsburg State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out of the 10 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Emporia State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. ESU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Emporia.
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Friends University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for special education students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Wichita, Friends University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Fort Hays State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. FHSU is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Hays.
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Washburn University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Southwestern College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the distant town of Winfield, SC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Wichita State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Missouri | 358 |
Minnesota | 679 |
Iowa | 151 |
Nebraska | 155 |
North Dakota | 161 |
South Dakota | 11 |
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Special Education Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
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 10 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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