2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Special Education in Maine

Ranked #9 in popularity, special education is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Special Education in Maine ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 68 master's degrees in special education to qualified students.

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One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for special education.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Special Education in Maine

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in special education.

Most Well Attended Schools for Special Ed Students Working on Their Master's

1

University of Maine
Orono, ME

52 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In ME

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in special education needs to look into University of Maine. UMaine is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Orono. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in special education in Maine. More information about a master’s in special education from University of Maine

2

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

16 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In ME

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Southern Maine is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in special education. University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Portland. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in special education in Maine. More information about a master’s in special education from University of Southern Maine

Best Special Education Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts	215	1,036
Connecticut	150	314
Rhode Island	116	48
New Hampshire	102	62
Vermont	88	21

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Special Education Related Rankings by Major

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	68

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific	156
Educational Administration	77
General Education	71
Teacher Education Subject Specific	43
Student Counseling	36
Curriculum & Instruction	18
Teaching English or French	15
Instructional Media Design	8

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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