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2027 Best Value General Special Education Schools in Colorado

5 Colleges in the United States
$27,066 Avg Student Debt
$58,546 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Special Education Badge [General Special Education](/majors/education/special-education/general-special-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general special education schools.

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2027 Best Value General Special Education Schools in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general special education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Special Education Schools

1

University Of Colorado Denver earned the #1 spot for value among general special education schools in Colorado. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,383, with out-of-state students paying around $29,391. General Special Education graduates carry a median of $26,582 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver generally make around $66,288. Set against $26,582 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

2

University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general special education schools. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,906, while out-of-state students pay about $25,039. Students borrow a median of $23,559 to complete the general special education program here. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs generally make around $52,083. That is a strong return on a $23,559 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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University Of Northern Colorado came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general special education schools. Set in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,901, with out-of-state students paying around $26,979. Students borrow a median of $26,564 to complete the general special education program here. General Special Education graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of $49,499 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,564 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

4

Colorado Christian University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general special education, landing the #4 spot this year. Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,846. General Special Education graduates carry a median of $36,092 in student loans. Early-career general special education graduates make about $41,475. That is a strong return on a $36,092 median debt.

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Students looking for strong value in general special education will find it at University Of Denver, which ranked #5. University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,398. Typical student debt for general special education graduates is $22,534. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from University Of Denver generally make around $56,999. Set against $22,534 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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