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2025 Best Special Education Schools in Idaho

2 Colleges in Idaho
93 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$52,862 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in special education, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #29 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Special Education Schools in Idaho ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 93 degrees in special education to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Special Education Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Special Ed
Master's Degrees in Special Ed

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Special Education Schools in Idaho list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Special Education in Idaho

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the special ed degree levels they offer.

Top Idaho Schools in Special Ed

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
11.6% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in special education needs to take a look at Boise State University. Boise State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Boise.

Soon after graduating, special ed degree recipients typically make around $46,480 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in special education from Boise State University

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$43,252 Median Starting Salary

Brigham Young University - Idaho is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in special education. BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Rexburg.

After graduating, special ed degree recipients generally make about $43,252 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in special education from Brigham Young University - Idaho

Best Special Education Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 275 321
Utah 266 1,507
Montana 188 22

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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 55
Elementary Special Education 18
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs 14
Other Special Education & Teaching 5
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 1

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Majors Similar to Special Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 596
Teacher Education Subject Specific 407
Educational Administration 174
Curriculum & Instruction 101
General Education 75
Instructional Media Design 66
Student Counseling 37
Multilingual Education 34
Teaching English or French 1

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