2025 Best General Special Education Schools
277
Colleges in the United States
23,838
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
General Special Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #36 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 277 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Special Education Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 23,838 degrees in general special education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great General Special Education School
The teaching students with disabilities program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Special Education rankings. We derive our Best Overall General Special Education School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
General Special Education Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Special Education Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for General Special Education in the United States
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the teaching students with disabilities degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Schools in Teaching Students with Disabilities
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
186
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Illinois State University if you want to pursue a degree in general special education. Illinois State is a very large public university located in the suburb of Normal. This university ranks 8th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were roughly 186 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Illinois State University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IN
373
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in general special education has to check out Ball State University. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #181 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ball State is a great university overall.
There were about 373 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Ball State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
146
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat The College of New Jersey if you want to pursue a degree in general special education. TCNJ is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Ewing. This college ranks 6th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were approximately 146 general special education students who graduated with this degree at TCNJ in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from The College of New Jersey
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MN
67
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a degree in general special education. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were approximately 67 general special education students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CA
64
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Los Angeles, Cal State LA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 87th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 64 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Cal State LA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from California State University - Los Angeles
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NY
117
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population. This school ranks 24th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 117 general special education students who graduated with this degree at LIU Post in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from LIU Post
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
350
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 350 general special education students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from George Mason University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CT
53
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Storrs. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.
There were approximately 53 general special education students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from University of Connecticut
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
72
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Towson is a large public university located in the small city of Towson. This university ranks 5th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were roughly 72 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Towson University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In FL
101
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were roughly 101 general special education students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from University of Florida
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AZ
146
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
NAU is a very large public university located in the city of Flagstaff. This university ranks 7th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were approximately 146 general special education students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Northern Arizona University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IN
35
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.
There were about 35 general special education students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Indiana University - Bloomington
Hofstra is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Hempstead. This university ranks 28th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were about 6 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from Hofstra University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WA
97
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 50 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were approximately 97 general special education students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Western Washington University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
65
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 65 general special education students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from University of Georgia
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In UT
924
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #66 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WGU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 924 general special education students who graduated with this degree at WGU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Western Governors University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MA
35
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were approximately 35 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from Boston University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
364
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego. This university ranks 37th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 364 general special education students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from National University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In OH
66
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 18th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were about 66 general special education students who graduated with this degree at BGSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in general special education from Boston College
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MD
31
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.
There were approximately 31 general special education students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from University of Maryland - College Park
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In UT
93
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
USU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Logan. This university ranks 6th out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.
There were about 93 general special education students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Utah State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In NC
Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 13 general special education students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from East Carolina University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
178
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, St. Joe's is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #105 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means St. Joe's is a great university overall.
There were about 178 general special education students who graduated with this degree at St. Joe's in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Saint Joseph’s University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OH
79
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were about 79 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent year we have data available.
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