2023 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Kansas
Finding the Best Special Education Master's Degree School for You
Special Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kansas. With 444 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Kansas to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas
The colleges and universities below are the best for special ed majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Kansas to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Kansas. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Baker University is a great place for special education students working on their master’s degree. Baker is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Baldwin City.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Kansas State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Kansas. K -State is a very large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pittsburg State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the distant town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Emporia State University is a great place for special education students working on their master’s degree. ESU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Emporia.
With a ranking of #6, Friends University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Wichita, Friends University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Fort Hays State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. FHSU is a large public school located in the town of Hays.
With a ranking of #8, Washburn University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Southwestern College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the town of Winfield, SC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Wichita State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 539 |
| Minnesota | 846 |
| Iowa | 180 |
| South Dakota | 94 |
| North Dakota | 186 |
| Nebraska | 362 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 10 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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