by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for special education students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,328 associate degrees in special education to qualified students.
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The special ed associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for special education students working on their associate degree.
The special ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Special Education Associate Degree Schools.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in special education.
Minot State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in special education. Located in the remote town of Minot, MSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in special education from Minot State University
It is difficult to beat College of Southern Nevada if you wish to pursue an associate degree in special education. CSN is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in special education from College of Southern Nevada
It is difficult to beat Miami Dade College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in special education. Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in special education from Miami Dade College
University of Hartford is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in special education. UHart is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of West Hartford.More information about a associate in special education from University of Hartford
Northern Vermont University is a small public university located in the rural area of Johnson.More information about a associate in special education from Northern Vermont University
LCCC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Schnecksville.More information about a associate in special education from Lehigh Carbon Community College
ICC is a small public college located in the remote town of Fulton.More information about a associate in special education from Itawamba Community College
Located in the large suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in special education from Northampton County Area Community College
Stark State College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of North Canton.More information about a associate in special education from Stark State College
Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in special education from St Cloud Technical and Community College
View the Best Special Education Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 12,921 |
| General Education | 2,078 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 945 |
| Teaching Assistants | 871 |
| Instructional Media Design | 77 |
| Educational Administration | 59 |
| Other Education | 7 |
| Student Counseling | 6 |
| Teaching English or French | 6 |
| Multilingual Education | 5 |
