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2025 Best Special Education Schools in Mississippi

5 Colleges in Mississippi
309 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$52,862 Avg Early-Career Salary
Special Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #29 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Special Education Schools in Mississippi ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 309 degrees in special education annually.

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Choosing a Great Special Education School

Best Special Education Schools in Mississippi 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. For our Best Overall Special Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Special Education Schools in Mississippi ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Special Education in Mississippi

The schools below may not offer all types of special ed degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Mississippi Schools in Special Ed

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MS
7.7% Growth in Graduates

University of Mississippi is a good decision for students interested in a degree in special education. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #550 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ole Miss is a great university overall.

There were approximately 13 special education students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent year we have data available.

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William Carey University crest
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MS
80 Special Ed Degrees Awarded

William Carey University is a great option for students interested in a degree in special education. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Hattiesburg. This university ranks 7th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 80 special education students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
11.9% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Mississippi College if you wish to pursue a degree in special education. Located in the large suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 5th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 67 special education students who graduated with this degree at MC in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special ed degree recipients generally make about $42,738 at the beginning of their careers.

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Mississippi State crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
100 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
39.0% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in special education needs to check out Mississippi State University. Mississippi State is a very large public university located in the remote town of Mississippi State. A Best Colleges rank of #583 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mississippi State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 100 special education students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year. After graduation, special ed degree recipients typically earn around $40,185 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MS
13.3% Growth in Graduates

Southern Miss is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Hattiesburg. This university ranks 8th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 30 special education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent data year.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 423
Florida 282 999
North Carolina 279 372
Virginia 274 994
Tennessee 269 344
South Carolina 248 255
Kentucky 244 573
Louisiana 242 68
Arkansas 234 274
Alabama 233 404
West Virginia 207 46

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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 185
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 82
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 22
Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented 14
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 6

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,149
Educational Administration 908
Teacher Education Subject Specific 620
General Education 575
Curriculum & Instruction 215
Student Counseling 133
Other Education 67
Instructional Media Design 31
Educational Assessment 4
Teaching English or French 2

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