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2023 Most Popular Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky

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$49,761 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Special Education Master's Degree School for You

Special Education is the #13 most popular major in Kentucky with 428 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.

Check out the special ed master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Kentucky.

#1

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

Our 2023 rankings named University of the Cumberlands the most popular school in Kentucky for special education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Of the 112 students majoring in special ed at Cumberlands, 48% are male and 52% are female.

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#2

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY

Out of the 14 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Georgetown College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Georgetown.

Women make up 74% of the special ed majors at the school.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Eastern Kentucky University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in Kentucky. Located in the distant town of Richmond, Eastern is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 88% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 12% are male.

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#4

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Campbellsville University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the distant town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 30 students majoring in special ed at Campbellsville University, 30% are male and 70% are female.

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#5

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Out of the 14 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the # 5 spot on the list. UK is a very large public school located in the large city of Lexington.

About 89% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 11% are male.

Full Special Education at University of Kentucky Report

#6

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

University of Louisville came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. UofL is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Louisville.

About 94% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 6% are male.

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#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree special education programs. WKU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bowling Green.

About 89% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 11% are male.

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Murray State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Murray State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Murray.

About 58% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 42% are male.

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#9

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville, KY

Union College Kentucky landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree special education programs. Located in the town of Barbourville, Union College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 17% are male.

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#9

Spalding University

Louisville, KY

Spalding University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Spalding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

Women make up 67% of the special ed majors at the school.

Full Special Education at Spalding University Report

Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 1,110
Florida 689
Georgia 398
North Carolina 194
Tennessee 146
Louisiana 82
Alabama 248
South Carolina 118
Mississippi 216
Arkansas 304
West Virginia 41

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 14 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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