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2027 Best Value General Special Education Schools in Connecticut

7 Colleges in the United States
$25,933 Avg Student Debt
$66,736 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Special Education Badge [General Special Education](/majors/education/special-education/general-special-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general special education education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general special education students.

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2027 Best Value General Special Education Schools in Connecticut

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general special education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Special Education Schools

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For return on investment in general special education, no school beat Central Connecticut State University this year. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. General Special Education graduates carry a median of $24,340 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $60,665. Set against $24,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants.

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Southern Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general special education, landing the #2 spot this year. Southern Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the city of New Haven. In-state tuition and fees average $13,442, with out-of-state students paying around $16,942. Typical student debt for general special education graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $54,330. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Southern Connecticut State University admits about 92% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Connecticut earned it the #3 place for general special education. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. General Special Education graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. Early-career general special education graduates make about $58,784. Set against $23,637 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

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Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT

A rank of #4 makes Saint Joseph College one of the best values for general special education. Set in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $47,278 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,798 to complete the general special education program here. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Saint Joseph College generally make around $56,400. That is a strong return on a $27,798 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general special education schools. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $49,075. Typical student debt for general special education graduates is $27,000. Early-career general special education graduates make about $54,418. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Hartford admits about 96% of applicants.

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Quinnipiac University earned the #6 position for value in general special education this year. Set in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $55,480 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general special education graduates is $25,926. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $55,238. Set against $25,926 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Sacred Heart University placed #7 among the best values for general special education. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Students from in state pay about $50,404 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general special education graduates is $25,831. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $62,864. Set against $25,831 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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