2023 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Nebraska
Finding the Best Special Education Master's Degree School for You
Special Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Nebraska. With 362 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th 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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Nebraska to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska
The following schools top our list of the Best Special Education Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Nebraska Schools for a Master's in Special Education
Our analysis found University of Nebraska - Lincoln to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Nebraska. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wayne State College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the town of Wayne, WSC is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Omaha.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska at Kearney. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the town of Kearney, UNK is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Concordia University, Nebraska is a great place for special education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Seward, Concordia University, Nebraska is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Missouri | 539 |
Kansas | 444 |
Minnesota | 846 |
Iowa | 180 |
South Dakota | 94 |
North Dakota | 186 |
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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 5 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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