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2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

124 Ranked Colleges
4,795 Degrees Awarded
$23,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Special Education is the 39th most popular major in the country with 33,249 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, special education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,879 and had an average of $28,500 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 7,021 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,448 and $30,070 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 4,795 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 124 colleges that offered a degree in special education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent special education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the special education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region master’s degree special ed students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Hunter College

New York, New York

Out of the 124 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Hunter College landed the #1 spot on the list. Hunter is a large public school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 315 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Hunter not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter College are $20,828.

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#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

Johns Hopkins also took the #1 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York

Out of the 124 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brooklyn College landed the #3 spot on the list. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 171 students in 2019-2020.

Brooklyn College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952.

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#4

The City College of New York

New York, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The City College of New York. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 54 diplomas to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CCNY, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CCNY are $20,832, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Queens College

Queens, New York

Out of the 124 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Queens College landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Queens, New York, and it awarded 62 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at QC, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Queens College are $21,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Lehman College

Bronx, New York

Lehman College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Bronx, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 48 diplomas to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

Lehman also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehman College are $21,000, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York

College of Staten Island CUNY came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Staten Island, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 46 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at College of Staten Island CUNY are $21,080.

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#8

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland

With a ranking of #8, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 15 degrees to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

UMCP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York

St. Joseph’s College - New York came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SJC is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 120 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at St. Joseph’s College - New York are $19,692.

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#10

Towson University

Towson, Maryland

Towson University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Towson is a large school located in Towson, Maryland that handed out 66 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Towson, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Towson University are $18,972, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey

The College of New Jersey ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Ewing, New Jersey, this medium-sized public school handed out 63 diplomas to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

TCNJ also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at The College of New Jersey are $15,883, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The College of New Jersey Special Education Report

#12

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. George Washington University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 41 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

GWU also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Washington University are $31,824, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full George Washington University Special Education Report

#13

Holy Family University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Holy Family University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 64 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Holy Family University are $10,847, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Holy Family Special Education Report

#14

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #14, Lehigh University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Lehigh is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree special ed students whose families make $30-$48k list, Lehigh has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehigh University are $27,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Teaneck, New Jersey, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree special ed students whose families make $30-$48k list, FDU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus are $10,656, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FDU Special Education Report

#16

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware

With a ranking of #16, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UD is located in Newark, Delaware and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 40 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192.

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#17

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Mansfield, Pennsylvania

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #17. Mansfield, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mansfield University are $15,984.

Full Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Special Education Report

#18

Centenary University

Hackettstown, New Jersey

With a ranking of #18, Centenary University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Centenary is a small school located in Hackettstown, New Jersey that handed out 24 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Centenary University are $17,640, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Centenary University Special Education Report

#19

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Rutgers New Brunswick is a public institution located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 71 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree special ed students whose families make $30-$48k list, Rutgers New Brunswick has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Daemen College

Amherst, New York

Daemen College landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Daemen College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Amherst, New York. It awarded 165 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Daemen College are $24,053.

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#21

Manhattanville College

Purchase, New York

With a ranking of #21, Manhattanville College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Manhattanville College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Purchase, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 68 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Manhattanville College are $17,670.

Full Manhattanville Special Education Report

#22

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York

SUNY New Paltz landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in New Paltz, New York, and it awarded 21 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY New Paltz are $24,389, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey

New Jersey City University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, this medium-sized public school handed out 57 degrees to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at New Jersey City University are $26,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #24. Montclair State is located in Montclair, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State University are $18,972, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Montclair State Special Education Report

#25

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York

SUNY Cortland landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SUNY Cortland is a public institution located in Cortland, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Cortland are $24,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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