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2024 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio

30 Colleges in Ohio
1,468 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$39,131 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #29 in popularity, special education is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 30 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of special education. Combined, these schools handed out 1,468 degrees in special education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Special Education School

Best Special Education Schools in Ohio The special ed program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Special Education rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for special education schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Special Education Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Special Ed
Bachelor's Degrees in Special Ed
Master's Degrees in Special Ed
Doctor'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 Ohio list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Special Education in Ohio

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.

10 Top Ohio Schools in Special Ed

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
2.4% Growth in Graduates

University of Dayton is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in special education. Located in the city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #184 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UDayton is a great university overall.

There were approximately 41 special education students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the special education major at University of Dayton earn $2,341 above the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in special education from University of Dayton

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
256 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$34,875 Median Starting Salary

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a great option for students interested in a degree in special education. Located in the town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #665 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means BGSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 256 special education students who graduated with this degree at BGSU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special ed degree recipients typically make around $34,875 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in special education from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
156 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$41,428 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in special education needs to take a look at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #166 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 156 special education students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the special education degree program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus earn $2,298 above the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in special education from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$44,609 Median Starting Salary

Kent State University at Kent is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in special education. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #388 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Kent State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 73 special education students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent data year. Those special education students who get their degree from Kent State University at Kent earn $5,479 more than the typical special ed graduate.

More information about a degree in special education from Kent State University at Kent

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
77 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$40,713 Median Starting Salary

Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #116 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.

There were approximately 77 special education students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the special ed program report average early career earnings of $40,713.

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
63 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$40,000 Median Starting Salary

Located in the fringe town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #527 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ashland is a great university overall.

There were roughly 63 special education students who graduated with this degree at Ashland in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the special ed program report average early career earnings of $40,000.

More information about a degree in special education from Ashland University

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$38,974 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 37 special education students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special ed degree recipients generally make around $38,974 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in special education from Ohio State University - Main Campus

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
78 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$34,279 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 27th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 78 special education students who graduated with this degree at University of Akron Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the special ed program earn an average of $34,279 for their early career.

More information about a degree in special education from University of Akron Main Campus

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
14.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #239 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OHIO Athens is a great university overall.

There were roughly 50 special education students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, special ed degree recipients typically earn an average of $36,697 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in special education from Ohio University - Athens Campus

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
23rd Most Popular In OH
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Cedarville is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Cedarville. This university ranks 26th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 11 special education students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 596
Illinois 304 1,090
Indiana 294 1,835
Wisconsin 273 527

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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 735
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 337
Education of the Deaf 88
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 86
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 66
Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented 36
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 36
Other Special Education & Teaching 33
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs 21
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 10

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,318
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,766
Educational Administration 1,068
General Education 706
Curriculum & Instruction 358
Student Counseling 285
Other Education 221
Instructional Media Design 180
Teaching English or French 111
Educational Assessment 50

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