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2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

27 Ranked Colleges
884 Degrees Awarded
$22,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master's For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 1,422 people earned their degree in elementary special education, making the major the 367th most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 884 elementary special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 27 colleges that offered a degree in elementary special education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent elementary special education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the elementary special education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

More Ways to Rank Elementary Special Education Schools

The elementary special ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k”.

To further help you make the college decision, we’ve developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. If you’re torn between two schools, you can use it to help you see how they stack up against one another. Bookmark it so you can compare any new schools that might interest you.

Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Elementary Special Education (Income $75-$110k)

#1

Hunter College

New York, New York
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hunter College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k. Hunter College is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 138 masters’s elementary special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree elementary special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, Hunter has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter College are $20,828, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Elementary Special Education at Hunter

#2

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brooklyn College landed the #2 spot on the list. Brooklyn College is a fairly large school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 49 masters’s elementary special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Brooklyn College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Elementary Special Education at Brooklyn College

#3

The City College of New York

New York, New York
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The City College of New York. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k. This fairly large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 18 masters’s elementary special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

CCNY also took the #10 spot in our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CCNY are $20,832, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Elementary Special Education at CCNY

#4

Queens College

Queens, New York
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Queens College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Queens, New York, and it awarded 28 masters’s elementary special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at QC, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at QC are $21,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Elementary Special Education at Queens College

#5

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lehman College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k. Lehman is located in Bronx, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s elementary special ed degrees to qualified students.

Lehman not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lehman are $21,000.

Read full report on Elementary Special Education at Lehman College

#6

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, College of Staten Island CUNY did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Staten Island, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 40 diplomas to qualified masters’s elementary special ed students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSI, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at College of Staten Island CUNY are $21,080, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full CSI Elementary Special Education Report

#7

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
#20 in overall quality

SUNY Oswego ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. SUNY Oswego is located in Oswego, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s elementary special ed degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Oswego, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Oswego are $24,331, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Elementary Special Education at SUNY Oswego

#8

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, SUNY Cortland did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. SUNY Cortland is a medium-sized school located in Cortland, New York that handed out 14 masters’s elementary special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Cortland not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Cortland are $24,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Elementary Special Education at SUNY Cortland

#9

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York
#24 in overall quality

SUNY Plattsburgh did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. Plattsburgh, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s elementary special ed degrees to 44 students in 2019-2020.

SUNY Plattsburgh not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Plattsburgh are $24,604.

Full SUNY Plattsburgh Elementary Special Education Report

#10

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York
#18 in overall quality

SUNY Oneonta landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. SUNY Oneonta is located in Oneonta, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s elementary special ed degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Oneonta not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Oneonta are $24,311, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Elementary Special Education at SUNY Oneonta

#11

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
#16 in overall quality

SUNY New Paltz did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. SUNY New Paltz is located in New Paltz, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s elementary special ed degrees to qualified students.

SUNY New Paltz did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY New Paltz are $24,389, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Elementary Special Education at SUNY New Paltz

#12

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, Iowa
#21 in overall quality

Buena Vista University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Buena Vista University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Storm Lake, Iowa. It awarded 6 masters’s elementary special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

BVU also made our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #21. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at BVU are $9,936.

Read full report on Elementary Special Education at BVU

#13

Niagara University

Niagara University, New York
#14 in overall quality

Niagara University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Niagara University, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s elementary special ed degrees to 26 students in 2019-2020.

Niagara did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Niagara are $14,893, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Niagara University Elementary Special Education Report

#14

Buffalo State

Buffalo, New York
#22 in overall quality

Buffalo State ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Buffalo State is a medium-sized public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 16 masters’s elementary special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Buffalo State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Buffalo State are $23,905, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Elementary Special Education at Buffalo State

#15

Touro College

New York, New York
#5 in overall quality

Touro College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Touro College is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 220 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Touro also made our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Touro are $13,138, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Elementary Special Education at Touro College

#16

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
#12 in overall quality

Molloy College landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Rockville Centre, New York, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 37 diplomas to qualified masters’s elementary special ed students in 2019-2020.

Molloy not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Molloy are $22,650.

Read more about Elementary Special Education at Molloy College

#17

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

Simmons University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s elementary special ed students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree elementary special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, Simmons has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Simmons are $21,698.

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#6 in overall quality

St John’s University - New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Queens, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 26 degrees to qualified masters’s elementary special ed students in 2019-2020.

STJ did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at STJ are $30,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Elementary Special Education at St John’s University - New York

#19

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Xavier University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #19. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s elementary special ed degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

XULA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Xavier University of Louisiana are $10,932, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Elementary Special Education at XULA

#20

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, Iowa

Upper Iowa University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Fayette, Iowa, and it awarded 2 masters’s elementary special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIU are $19,152, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Elementary Special Education at UIU

#21

La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#17 in overall quality

La Salle University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees to qualified masters’s elementary special ed students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree elementary special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, La Salle has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at La Salle are $26,250.

Full La Salle University Elementary Special Education Report

#22

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
#8 in overall quality

Adelphi University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Garden City, New York, and it awarded 15 masters’s elementary special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Adelphi also took the #8 spot in our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Adelphi University are $43,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Elementary Special Education at Adelphi University

#23

Nyack College

Nyack, New York

Nyack College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #23. Nyack is a small school located in Nyack, New York that handed out 8 masters’s elementary special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Nyack College are $13,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Nyack Elementary Special Education Report

#24

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#2 in overall quality

Fordham University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #24. Fordham University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 18 masters’s elementary special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Fordham U also took the #2 spot in our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham University are $23,846, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Elementary Special Education at Fordham University

#25

Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts
#15 in overall quality

Merrimack College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Elementary Special Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in North Andover, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 62 degrees to qualified masters’s elementary special ed students in 2019-2020.

Merrimack also took the #15 spot in our “Best Elementary Special Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Merrimack College are $31,296, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Elementary Special Education at Merrimack College

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References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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