by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for special education students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 169 master's degrees in special education to qualified students.
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Your choice of special education for getting your master's degree school matters. 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.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's 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 colleges for special education students working on their master's 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 Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for special education students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in special education has to take a look at Lee University. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in special education from Lee University
Lipscomb University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in special education. Located in the large city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the special ed program make about $51,798 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in special education from Lipscomb University
It's difficult to beat Middle Tennessee State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in special education. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.More information about a master’s in special education from Middle Tennessee State University
Carson - Newman University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in special education. Carson - Newman is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Jefferson City.More information about a master’s in special education from Carson - Newman University
Explore all the Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 580 |
| Georgia | 190 | 265 |
| Virginia | 182 | 863 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 83 |
| Alabama | 151 | 210 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 391 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 47 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 102 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 216 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 227 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 41 |
Special Education is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 150 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 16 |
| Education of the Deaf | 2 |
| Elementary Special Education | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 599 |
| Educational Administration | 553 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 409 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 253 |
| Student Counseling | 229 |
| General Education | 199 |
| Teaching English or French | 77 |
| Instructional Media Design | 41 |
| Educational Assessment | 21 |
| Other Education | 1 |
