2026 Best Special Education Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Hawaii At Manoa

Honolulu, HI

Leading the list is University Of Hawaii At Manoa, our #1 Special Education school in the United States. Located in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,186, with out-of-state students paying around $34,218. The median Special Education program debt is $22,250. See the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa profile

#2

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ

You'll be in good company at Pima Community College, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Tucson, AZ, Pima Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,442 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,758. The median Special Education program debt is $15,200. More on Pima Community College

#3

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH

The strong Special Education programs at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned it the #3 place in the United States. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. The median Special Education program debt is $24,742. See the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus profile

#4

Miami University Oxford

Oxford, OH

You'll be in good company at Miami University Oxford, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Oxford, OH. Miami University Oxford graduates 80% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,519, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. The median Special Education program debt is $27,000. More on Miami University Oxford

#5

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI

Waukesha County Technical College came in at #5 on this year's Special Education ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Pewaukee, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,803, compared with $7,046 for out-of-state students. Typical Special Education student debt is $16,595. Get the full Waukesha County Technical College report

#6

Saint Mary Of The Woods College

Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Saint Mary Of The Woods College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Saint Mary of the Woods, IN, Saint Mary Of The Woods College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $34,240. The median Special Education program debt is $27,773. Get the full Saint Mary Of The Woods College report

#7

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Green Bay, WI

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Special Education schools. Located in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,960, compared with $7,203 for out-of-state students. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Special Education students take on a median of $14,997 in debt. See the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College profile

#8

Keystone College

La Plume, PA

Keystone College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Set in La Plume, PA, Keystone College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,300. Students borrow a median of $28,226 to complete their Special Education program here. Get the full Keystone College report

#9

Chestnut Hill College

Chestnut Hill College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. More on Chestnut Hill College

#10

Concordia University Irvine

Concordia University Irvine did well this year, earning the #10 position. More on Concordia University Irvine

#11

Northeastern Junior College

Northeastern Junior College landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Northeastern Junior College report

#12

The University Of Tennessee

The University Of Tennessee did well this year, earning the #12 position. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee

#13

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Special Education schools. More on University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

#14

University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras did well this year, earning the #14 position. Read more about University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

#15

University Of The Virgin Islands

University Of The Virgin Islands did well this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on University Of The Virgin Islands

#16

Chicago State University

Chicago State University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full Chicago State University report

#17

Columbia College South Carolina

Columbia College South Carolina came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Get the full Columbia College South Carolina report

#18

Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend placed #18 among Special Education schools in the United States. See the full Indiana University South Bend profile

#19

Manchester Community College Nh

Manchester Community College Nh did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read the full report on Manchester Community College Nh

#20

Plymouth State University

Plymouth State University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Read more about Plymouth State University

#21

San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Special Education schools. Read the full report on San Francisco State University

#22

Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Susquehanna University

#23

Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global

Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global placed #23 among Special Education schools in the United States. More on Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global

#24

Mt San Jacinto Community College District

Mt San Jacinto Community College District placed #24 among Special Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Mt San Jacinto Community College District

#25

Oakland City University

Oakland City University did well this year, earning the #25 position. Get the full Oakland City University report

#26

Suny College At Old Westbury

Suny College At Old Westbury came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read more about Suny College At Old Westbury

#27

University Of North Florida

University Of North Florida did well this year, earning the #27 position. Read more about University Of North Florida

#28

Caribbean University Vega Baja

Caribbean University Vega Baja ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Special Education schools. Read the full report on Caribbean University Vega Baja

#29

Henry Ford Community College

Henry Ford Community College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. More on Henry Ford Community College

#30

Seminole State College Of Florida

Seminole State College Of Florida ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Special Education schools. See the full Seminole State College Of Florida profile

#31

Bluffton University

Bluffton University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Special Education schools. Get the full Bluffton University report

#32

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University placed #32 among Special Education schools in the United States. More on Bridgewater State University

#33

Hope College

Hope College placed #33 among Special Education schools in the United States. More on Hope College

#34

Washburn University

Washburn University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Special Education schools. Read more about Washburn University

#35

Centenary College

Centenary College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Special Education schools. See the full Centenary College profile

#36

College Of Southern Nevada

College Of Southern Nevada did well this year, earning the #36 position. See the full College Of Southern Nevada profile

#37

Crowder College

Crowder College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Special Education schools. See the full Crowder College profile

#38

High Point University

High Point University placed #38 among Special Education schools in the United States. See the full High Point University profile

#39

Le Moyne Owen College

Le Moyne Owen College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. See the full Le Moyne Owen College profile

#40

The University Of Montana Western

The University Of Montana Western ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Special Education schools. Get the full The University Of Montana Western report

#41

University Of Toledo

University Of Toledo placed #41 among Special Education schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Toledo report

#42

University Of Wisconsin Stout

University Of Wisconsin Stout ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Special Education schools. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Stout

#43

Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Get the full Eastern Kentucky University report

#44

Evangel University

Evangel University landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. More on Evangel University

#45

Mercyhurst College

Mercyhurst College placed #45 among Special Education schools in the United States. Read more about Mercyhurst College

#46

Prairie View A And M University

Prairie View A And M University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. More on Prairie View A And M University

#47

Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. More on Western New Mexico University

#48

Woodland Community College

Woodland Community College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on Woodland Community College

#49

Colorado Christian University

Colorado Christian University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. See the full Colorado Christian University profile

#50

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez