by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 559 master's degrees in special education during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of special education for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for special education students working on their master's degree.
The 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 the Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in special education.
University of Kentucky is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in special education. UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in special education from University of Kentucky
University of Louisville is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in special education. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a very large student population.
Special Education master's degree recipients from University of Louisville receive an earnings boost of approximately $9,589 above the average earnings of special education graduates.
More information about a master’s in special education from University of Louisville
University of the Cumberlands is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in special education. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the town of Williamsburg.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the special ed program make an average of $43,283 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a master’s in special education from University of the Cumberlands
Western Kentucky University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in special education. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the special ed program earn around $44,743 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in special education from Western Kentucky University
Eastern is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Richmond.
Soon after graduating, special ed master's recipients typically make around $44,070 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in special education from Eastern Kentucky University
Asbury is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Wilmore.More information about a master’s in special education from Asbury University
Located in the distant town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in special education from Campbellsville University
Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 580 |
| Georgia | 190 | 265 |
| Virginia | 182 | 863 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 83 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 127 |
| Alabama | 151 | 210 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 47 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 102 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 216 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 227 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 41 |
Special Education is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 934 |
| Educational Administration | 766 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 434 |
| Student Counseling | 362 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 262 |
| General Education | 67 |
| Teaching English or French | 33 |
| Educational Assessment | 24 |
| Instructional Media Design | 23 |
| Education Philosophy | 2 |
