2023 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
Special Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Ohio. With 1,329 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Best Special Education Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
The following schools top our list of the Best Special Education Colleges.
Top 10 Best Special Education Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Dayton the best school in Ohio for special education students. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ohio State University - Main Campus is a great place for special education students. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Special Ed majors at Ohio State take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Special Education at Ohio State University - Main Campus Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bluffton University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio list. Bluffton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Bluffton.
On average, special ed graduates from Bluffton take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Special Education at Bluffton University
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Mount Union is a great place for special education students. Located in the fringe town of Alliance, Mount Union is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Read full report on Special Education at University of Mount Union
Out of the 33 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. BGSU is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Bowling Green.
Special Ed majors at BGSU take out an average of $24,625 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $297, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Capital University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Ohio list. Capital is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Columbus.
Special Ed majors at Capital take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
Xavier University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Ohio ranking. Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Cincinnati.
With a ranking of #8, Muskingum University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students. Muskingum is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of New Concord.
Read full report on Special Education at Muskingum University
Baldwin Wallace University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Ohio list. Baldwin Wallace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Berea.
Read full report on Special Education at Baldwin Wallace University
Mount St. Joseph University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the suburb of Cincinnati, Mount St. Joe is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Full Special Education at Mount St. Joseph University Report
Best Special Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Illinois | 1,153 |
Indiana | 2,282 |
Michigan | 607 |
Wisconsin | 598 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Special Ed
Special Education is one of 14 different types of teaching programs to choose from.
Special Ed Concentrations
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
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 25 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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