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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Maryland

7 Colleges
$55,087 Avg Salary
$23,125 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, special education was ranked 5th in Maryland. In fact, 416 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. 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 Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Maryland to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.

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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Maryland

The following schools top our list of the Best Special Education Colleges.

Top Maryland Schools in Special Education

#1

Towson University

Towson, MD

Our 2023 rankings named Towson University the best school in Maryland for special education students. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, special ed majors at Towson accumulate an average of around $19,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $216, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Special Education at Towson University Report

#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Out of the 7 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Special Education at Johns Hopkins University

#3

Hood College

Frederick, MD

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Hood College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Maryland list. Located in the city of Frederick, Hood is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Special Ed majors at Hood take out an average of $27,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on Special Education at Hood College

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a very large student population.

Read full report on Special Education at University of Maryland - College Park

#5

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend McDaniel College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Maryland list. Located in the small suburb of Westminster, McDaniel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Special Education at McDaniel College

Notre Dame of Maryland University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Maryland ranking. NDMU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

Full Special Education at Notre Dame of Maryland University Report

#7

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary’s University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Maryland list. Located in the town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Special Education at Mount St Mary’s University Report

Best Special Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 799
Pennsylvania 1,854
New York 4,329
District of Columbia 101
Delaware 165

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

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 7 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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