by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southeast Region to review for the 2025 Best Special Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast 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..
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The special ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Special Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in special education.
It is hard to beat University of Florida if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in special education. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in special education from University of Florida
Explore the best special education schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 5 |
| Virginia | 127 | 3 |
| Georgia | 126 | 6 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 6 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 0 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 9 |
| Alabama | 98 | 5 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 5 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 2 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 45 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 2,407 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 805 |
| General Education | 672 |
| Other Education | 237 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 148 |
| Student Counseling | 136 |
| Educational Assessment | 115 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 113 |
| Instructional Media Design | 38 |
| Teaching English or French | 13 |
