2023 Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Special Education Graduate Certificate School for You
In 2020-2021, 25,158 special education students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #10 most popular in the country.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. This report analyzed 187 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value graduate certificate programs for special ed students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Colleges.
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Our analysis found Minnesota State University - Mankato to be the best value school for special education students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the United States. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Mankato.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Minnesota State Mankato are $9,308 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Minnesota State Mankato also is in the top 10% of our Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools ranking.
Read full report on Special Education at Minnesota State University - Mankato
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Worcester State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Worcester State are $5,796 a year.
Read full report on Special Education at Worcester State University
The excellent graduate certificate programs at Viterbo University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value special education schools in the United States. Viterbo is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of La Crosse.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Viterbo are $9,488 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Viterbo also did well on our Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Minot State University is a great value for special education students working on their graduate certificate. MSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Minot.
MSU graduate students pay an average of $10,263 in tuition and fees each year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Concordia University, Nebraska. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the town of Seward, Concordia University, Nebraska is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Concordia University, Nebraska are $8,650 per year.
Concordia University, Saint Paul landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graduate certificate special education programs. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Concordia University, Saint Paul graduate students pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Special Education at Concordia University, Saint Paul
Hamline University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Hamline are $10,402 a year.
Hamline excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list.
Illinois State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public college with a very large student population.
Illinois State graduate students pay an average of $11,773 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Special Education at Illinois State University
Olivet Nazarene University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. Olivet Nazarene is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Bourbonnais.
Olivet Nazarene graduate students pay an average of $12,190 in tuition and fees each year.
Olivet Nazarene also claimed a spot on our Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Fitchburg State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Fitchburg State are $6,012 per year.
McDaniel College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Westminster, McDaniel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
McDaniel graduate students pay an average of $9,568 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, McDaniel also did well on our Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
With a ranking of #12, Winona State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for special education students working on their graduate certificate. Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Winona.
Winona State graduate students pay an average of $12,836 in tuition and fees each year.
Winona State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list.
Read full report on Special Education at Winona State University
Baldwin Wallace University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Baldwin Wallace College are $11,363 a year.
Alverno College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list. Alverno is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee.
Alverno graduate students pay an average of $10,402 in tuition and fees each year.
Whitworth University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graduate certificate special education programs. Located in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Whitworth graduate students pay an average of $12,456 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Whitworth is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list.
Read full report on Special Education at Whitworth University
Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graduate certificate special education programs. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at ASU - Skysong are $9,982 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, ASU - Skysong is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list.
Read full report on Special Education at Arizona State University - Skysong
Granite State College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graduate certificate special education programs. GSC is a small public school located in the town of Concord.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at GSC are $10,620 per year.
With a ranking of #18, The College of New Jersey did quite well on this year’s best value schools for special education students working on their graduate certificate. TCNJ is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Ewing.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at TCNJ are $15,031 per year.
TCNJ excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list.
Montclair State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list. Montclair State is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Montclair.
Montclair State graduate students pay an average of $13,519 in tuition and fees each year.
Liberty University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Liberty University are $8,360 a year.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Clarion University is a small public school located in the remote town of Clarion.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Clarion University are $13,862 a year.
Read full report on Special Education at Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Midland University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. Midland U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Fremont.
Midland U graduate students pay an average of $14,613 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Midland U is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list.
Mount St. Joseph University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Mount St. Joe is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Cincinnati.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Mount St. Joe are $13,700 a year.
Full Special Education at Mount St. Joseph University Report
Saint Cloud State University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graduate certificate special education programs. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at St. Cloud State University are $13,412 per year.
Full Special Education at Saint Cloud State University Report
Notre Dame of Maryland University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools list. NDMU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at NDMU are $13,711 a year.
Rest of the Top Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for Special Education graduate students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Arkansas State University - Main Campus | Jonesboro, AR |
| 29 | University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA |
| 31 | National University | La Jolla, CA |
| 32 | Missouri State University - Springfield | Springfield, MO |
| 33 | Henderson State University | Arkadelphia, AR |
| 34 | University of West Alabama | Livingston, AL |
| 35 | Mount Saint Mary’s University | Los Angeles, CA |
| 35 | Niagara University | Niagara University, NY |
| 37 | Towson University | Towson, MD |
| 37 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
Special Education by Region
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Majors Related to Special Ed
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 25 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to woodleywonderworks.
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