2023 Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
In 2020-2021, special education students earned 1,313 degrees and certificates from a Massachusetts school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the best for special ed majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Special Education Schools
Our analysis found Boston University to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
While working on their degree, special ed majors at Boston U accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
The excellent programs at Stonehill College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Massachusetts. Stonehill is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton.
Out of the 23 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Endicott College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Endicott is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Beverly.
Out of the 23 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Quinsigamond Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Quinsigamond Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Worcester.
Read full report on Special Education at Quinsigamond Community College
Out of the 23 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Worcester State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Worcester State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Simmons University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the large city of Boston, Simmons is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Assumption University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Assumption is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester.
With a ranking of #8, Lesley University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students. Lesley is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cambridge.
Framingham State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Framingham State is a small public school located in the small city of Framingham.
Full Special Education at Framingham State University Report
Fitchburg State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Read full report on Special Education at Fitchburg State University
Best Special Education Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Special Education Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 412 |
| Maine | 115 |
| Vermont | 49 |
| New Hampshire | 125 |
| Rhode Island | 142 |
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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 Majors Related to Special Ed
| 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 23 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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