Most Popular Special Education Schools
There are 1,022 colleges that offer a degree in Special Education. Learn more about the most popular schools below:
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for Special Education students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 1,022 schools in the United States offering Special Education programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
Most Popular Special Education Schools in the United States
Check out the Special Education programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Special Education Schools
Our rankings named Ball State University the most popular school in the U.S. for Special Education majors. Ball State University is a public school located in Muncie, IN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,723 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,646. Read full report on Special Education at Ball State University
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school located in Phoenix, AZ. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,564 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,543. Read More…
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,555 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,210. Full Special Education at Arizona State University Digital Immersion Report
Western Governors University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Western Governors University is a private nonprofit school located in Salt Lake City, UT. During the most recent year for which we have data, 898 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $74,978. Read More…
Touro University landed the #5 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Touro University is a private nonprofit school located in New York, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 754 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $53,129. Read More…
Lamar University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Beaumont, TX, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 492 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $56,267. Read More…
American College of Education comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. American College of Education is a private for-profit school located in Indianapolis, IN. This school awarded 397 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Full Special Education at American College of Education Report
National University landed the #8 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. National University is a private nonprofit school located in San Diego, CA. This school awarded 352 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,420. Read full report on Special Education at National University
Liberty University landed the #9 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Lynchburg, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,414. Read full report on Special Education at Liberty University
CUNY Hunter College landed the #10 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Located in New York, NY, this is a public institution. This school awarded 338 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,228. Read More…
University of West Florida landed the #11 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. University of West Florida is a public school located in Pensacola, FL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $53,046. Read More…
George Mason University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Fairfax, VA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 313 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,366. Full Special Education at George Mason University Report
University of the Cumberlands landed the #13 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Williamsburg, KY, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,499. Read More…
Illinois State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Illinois State University is a public school located in Normal, IL. This school awarded 263 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,159. Read full report on Special Education at Illinois State University
St. Joseph's University-New York landed the #15 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. St. Joseph's University-New York is a private nonprofit school located in Brooklyn, NY. This school awarded 263 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,554. Read full report on Special Education at St. Joseph's University-New York
CUNY Brooklyn College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Brooklyn, NY, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,492. Full Special Education at CUNY Brooklyn College Report
CUNY Lehman College landed the #17 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. CUNY Lehman College is a public school located in Bronx, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,331. Read full report on Special Education at CUNY Lehman College
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Slippery Rock, PA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 213 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,776. Read full report on Special Education at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Niagara University landed the #19 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Niagara University, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 209 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,413. Read More…
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus landed the #20 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Bowling Green, OH, this is a public institution. This school awarded 208 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,263. Read full report on Special Education at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Towson University landed the #21 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Towson, MD, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,563. Full Special Education at Towson University Report
Arkansas Tech University comes in at #22 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Russellville, AR, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,548. Read More…
University of Mount Saint Vincent comes in at #23 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Bronx, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $62,536. Read full report on Special Education at University of Mount Saint Vincent
Arkansas State University comes in at #24 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Jonesboro, AR, this is a public institution. This school awarded 165 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,510. Full Special Education at Arkansas State University Report
University of West Georgia comes in at #25 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. University of West Georgia is a public school located in Carrollton, GA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,461. Read More…
Rest of the Top Most Popular Special Education Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.
Special Education by Region
See the most popular Special Education schools in a specific region of the United States.
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More Special Education Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Special Education Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Majors Related to Special Education
Special Education Concentrations
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 39,881 |
| General Education | 27,481 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 21,331 |
References
*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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