2025 Best General Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island

If you pursue a bachelor's degree in general special education, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #68 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Rhode Island to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of general special education. Combined, these schools handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in general special education to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on general special education students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of general special education students who choose to seek a bachelor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general special education related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general special education students working on their bachelor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island list, to help you choose the best school for you.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study General Special Education in Rhode Island

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general special education students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top Rhode Island Schools for a Bachelor's in Teaching Students with Disabilities

1

Providence College
Providence, RI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

40 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Providence College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general special education. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Providence is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general special education from Providence College

2

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI

11 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Salve Regina University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general special education. Located in the suburb of Newport, Salve Regina is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general special education from Salve Regina University

Best General Special Education Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best General Special Education Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts	581	81
Connecticut	341	86
Vermont	289	2
Maine	281	12
New Hampshire	276	6

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Rankings in Majors Related to Teaching Students with Disabilities

General Special Education is one of 17 different types of Special Education programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Teaching Students with Disabilities

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Elementary Special Education	7
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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