2023 Best Special Education Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, special education was ranked 4th in Colorado. In fact, 340 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Colorado to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Colorado to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Colorado
Check out the special ed programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Colorado Schools in Special Education
Our 2023 rankings named University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus the best school in Colorado for special education students. Located in the large city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public college with a very large student population.
Full Special Education at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Northern Colorado. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Colorado list. University of Northern Colorado is a large public school located in the midsize city of Greeley.
The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at University of Northern Colorado take out is $26,355. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $336.
Out of the 7 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Denver landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Regis University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Colorado list. Located in the city of Denver, Regis U is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan State University of Denver. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Colorado list. Located in the city of Denver, MSU Denver is a public college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at MSU Denver take out is $24,940.
With a ranking of #6, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students. UCCS is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.
With a ranking of #7, Colorado Christian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students. Located in the city of Lakewood, CCU is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Best Special Education Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 1,507 |
| Idaho | 81 |
| Wyoming | 0 |
| Montana | 22 |
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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 |
Majors Similar 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 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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