by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Middle Atlantic Region to review for the 2025 Best Special Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Special Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in special education.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in special education. SRU is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.More information about a doctorate in special education from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Explore the best special education colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 176 | 17 |
| New York | 174 | 20 |
| Maryland | 119 | 3 |
| New Jersey | 115 | 0 |
| District of Columbia | 81 | 8 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 57 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 1,251 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 161 |
| General Education | 146 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 133 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 65 |
| Other Education | 51 |
| Student Counseling | 46 |
| Education Philosophy | 29 |
| Instructional Media Design | 19 |
| International Education | 10 |
