by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Special Education Schools in Alaska ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 60 degrees in special education annually.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Special Education Schools in Alaska list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the special ed degrees they offer, see the list below.
It's hard to beat University of Alaska Southeast if you wish to pursue a degree in special education. Located in the rural area of Juneau, UAS is a public university with a small student population.More information about a degree in special education from University of Alaska Southeast
University of Alaska Fairbanks is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in special education. UAF is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Fairbanks.More information about a degree in special education from University of Alaska Fairbanks
Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 330 | 2,631 |
| Washington | 300 | 230 |
| Oregon | 266 | 217 |
| Nevada | 192 | 215 |
| Hawaii | 164 | 49 |
Special Education is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 53 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 161 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 27 |
| General Education | 20 |
| Student Counseling | 17 |
| Educational Administration | 10 |
| Multilingual Education | 7 |
| Teaching Assistants | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
