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2024 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island

2 Colleges in Rhode Island
49 Master's Degrees
$53,896 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #8 in popularity, special education is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 49 master's degrees in special education during the 2020-2021 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

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

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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 Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island.


 

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

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in special education.

Top Rhode Island Schools for a Master's in Special Ed

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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Rhode Island College is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in special education. RIC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Providence.

After graduation, special ed master's recipients generally make an average of $53,896 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a master’s in special education from Rhode Island College

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15 Annual Graduates

Roger Williams University is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in special education. RWU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Bristol.More information about a master’s in special education from Roger Williams University

Best Special Education Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 222 1,114
Connecticut 153 280
New Hampshire 108 33
Vermont 91 44
Maine 90 55

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One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Special Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Special Education 22
Other Special Education & Teaching 14
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 7
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 6

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 99
Teacher Education Subject Specific 72
Teacher Education Grade Specific 46
Teaching English or French 39
General Education 24
Student Counseling 22
Other Education 19
Multilingual Education 11

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