2025 Best Special Education Schools

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Hunter College
New York, NY

Hunter College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in special education. Located in the large city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 30th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 261 special education students who graduated with this degree at Hunter in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the special education degree program at Hunter College make $24,320 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Illinois State University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in special education. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 193 special education students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the special ed program earn about $48,358 in the first couple years of working.

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Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Ball State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in special education. Ball State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Muncie. A Best Colleges rank of #181 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ball State is a great university overall.

There were about 1841 special education students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent data year. Those special education students who get their degree from Ball State University receive $4,704 more than the standard special ed student.

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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in special education. Brooklyn College is a large public college located in the city of Brooklyn. This college ranks 62nd out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 145 special education students who graduated with this degree at Brooklyn College in the most recent year we have data available. Those special education students who get their degree from Brooklyn College make $24,816 more than the standard special ed graduate.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 255 special education students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent year we have data available. Special Education degree recipients from Towson University earn a boost of around $3,094 over the typical earnings of special education graduates.

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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 6th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were approximately 149 special education students who graduated with this degree at TCNJ in the most recent data year. Those special education students who get their degree from The College of New Jersey receive $11,897 more than the standard special ed grad.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.

There were roughly 80 special education students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year. Those special education students who get their degree from Syracuse University receive $5,935 more than the typical special ed graduate.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 78 special education students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the special ed program make about $53,748 in their early career salary.

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The City College of New York
New York, NY

Located in the city of New York, CCNY is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 65th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 88 special education students who graduated with this degree at CCNY in the most recent year we have data available. Those special education students who get their degree from The City College of New York make $23,974 more than the average special ed grad.

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California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Cal State LA is a very large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles. This university ranks 87th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 87 special education students who graduated with this degree at Cal State LA in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the special education major at California State University - Los Angeles earn $31,121 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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LIU Post
Brookville, NY

LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville. This school ranks 24th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 118 special education students who graduated with this degree at LIU Post in the most recent year we have data available. Those special education students who get their degree from LIU Post receive $23,006 more than the average special ed student.

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George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 385 special education students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available. Special Education degree recipients from George Mason University get an earnings boost of about $9,350 over the typical earnings of special education majors.

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University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Located in the fringe town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 59 special education students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 101 special education students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. After graduating, special ed degree recipients typically make an average of $51,147 at the beginning of their careers.

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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were approximately 187 special education students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the special ed program make around $49,281 in the first couple years of their career.

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Queens College
Queens, NY

Located in the large city of Queens, QC is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 52nd out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 80 special education students who graduated with this degree at QC in the most recent year we have data available. Special Education degree recipients from Queens College get an earnings boost of around $21,634 above the typical income of special education graduates.

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University of St Thomas Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN

Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #106 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UST MN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 115 special education students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent year we have data available. Those special education students who get their degree from University of St Thomas Minnesota make $5,950 more than the standard special ed student.

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Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

IU Bloomington is a very large public university located in the small city of Bloomington. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.

There were roughly 35 special education students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent data year. After graduation, special ed degree recipients typically earn about $51,306 at the beginning of their careers.

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Located in the large suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 28th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 41 special education students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the special education degree program at Hofstra University make $23,402 above the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

WWU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bellingham. This university ranks 5th out of 50 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were roughly 101 special education students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent data year. After graduation, special ed degree recipients usually earn an average of $52,912 in their early careers.

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY

Molloy is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Rockville Centre. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Molloy is a great college overall.

There were about 92 special education students who graduated with this degree at Molloy in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, special ed degree recipients generally earn around $53,653 in their early careers.

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Located in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #183 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Adelphi is a great university overall.

There were approximately 77 special education students who graduated with this degree at Adelphi in the most recent data year. Special Education degree recipients from Adelphi University earn a boost of approximately $14,711 over the typical income of special education graduates.

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University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 75 special education students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the special ed program make around $47,995 in the first couple years of working.

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. A Best Colleges rank of #66 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means WGU is a great university overall.

There were about 924 special education students who graduated with this degree at WGU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the special ed program state that they receive average early career income of $50,226.

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St John's University - New York
Queens, NY

STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Queens. This university ranks 31st out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 109 special education students who graduated with this degree at STJ in the most recent year we have data available. Special Education degree recipients from St John's University - New York earn a boost of around $22,579 over the typical earnings of special education majors.