2023 Best Special Education Schools in Hawaii
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
Special Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Hawaii. With 49 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Special Education Schools in Hawaii ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Hawaii to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Hawaii
Check out the special ed programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Hawaii Schools in Special Education
Our analysis found University of Hawaii at Manoa to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in Hawaii. UH Manoa is a large public school located in the large city of Honolulu.
After completing their degree, special ed graduates from UH Manoa carry an average student debtload of $21,681.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chaminade University of Honolulu. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Hawaii list. Chaminade University of Honolulu is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Honolulu.
Best Special Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Special Education Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Washington | 238 |
Oregon | 234 |
California | 2,861 |
Nevada | 215 |
Alaska | 52 |
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Special Education Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Special Ed Focus Areas
Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Special Education | 24,497 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 3,111 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 1,789 |
Elementary Special Education | 1,625 |
Other Special Education & Teaching | 1,227 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1,133 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 655 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 540 |
Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented | 504 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 415 |
Education of the Deaf | 363 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 226 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | 222 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs | 181 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 134 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 122 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic & Other Physical Health Impairments | 47 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries | 1 |
Majors Similar to Special Ed
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
Educational Administration | 46,469 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
General Education | 29,810 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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