2026 Best Value Special Education Schools in New Hampshire
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the special education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Special Education Schools
Our analysis ranked Granite State College the best value for a degree in special education in New Hampshire. Located in the city of Manchester, Granite State College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,724, with out-of-state students paying around $9,284. Typical student debt for special education graduates is $29,935. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Granite State College generally make around $55,121. Set against $29,935 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Plymouth State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value special education schools. Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Plymouth. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,626, with out-of-state students paying around $25,566. Students borrow a median of $26,972 to complete the special education program here. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Plymouth State University generally make around $45,528. Set against $26,972 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Plymouth State University admits about 88% of applicants.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
[Special Education](/majors/education/special-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong special education education at a price that pays off.
