2023 Best Value Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 36,792 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, special education is the #4 most popular major in the United States.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Value Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 395 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for special ed students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for special ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Special Education
Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Idaho to be the best value school for special education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Rexburg.
BYU - I undergraduate students pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. BYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Provo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU are $6,120 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, BYU is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Out of the 395 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Governors University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WGU are $7,452 per year. On average, special ed graduates from WGU take out $28,370 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
WGU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Full Special Education at Western Governors University Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minot State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. MSU is a small public school located in the town of Minot.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MSU are $8,163 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, MSU is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Chadron State College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value special education schools in the United States. Located in the remote town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chadron State College are $7,206 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Chadron State College also did well on our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Read full report on Special Education at Chadron State College
Wayne State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Wayne, WSC is a public college with a small student population.
WSC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,458 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, special ed graduates from WSC carry an average student debtload of $24,226.
In addition to its great value ranking, WSC is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
With a ranking of #7, Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies did quite well on this year’s best value schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. CMU CGES is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Fayette.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CMU CGES are $6,720 a year.
Southwest Minnesota State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree special education programs. Located in the town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University are $9,482 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Southwest Minnesota State University also is in the top 15% of our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
Broward College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. BC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BC are $8,952 per year. On average, special ed graduates from BC take out $17,294 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #10, Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Dakota State are $12,735 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Dakota State also did well on our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
With a ranking of #11, Miami Dade College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
MDC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,661 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at MDC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,141.
Northern State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the remote town of Aberdeen, NSU is a public college with a small student population.
NSU undergraduate students pay an average of $11,947 in tuition and fees each year.
NSU also claimed a spot on our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on Special Education at Northern State University
Peru State College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Peru State is a small public school located in the rural area of Peru.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Peru State are $7,800 a year.
Mayville State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the rural area of Mayville, Mayville State University is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mayville State University are $10,756 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Mayville State University also did well on our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree special education programs. Located in the town of Shippensburg, Ship is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ship are $14,122 a year. On average, special ed graduates from Ship take out $24,639 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ship also did well on our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Western Carolina University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree special education programs. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,367 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Special Education at Western Carolina University Report
Indian River State College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Indian River State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,201 in tuition and fees each year.
University of South Dakota ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USD are $12,942 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, USD also did well on our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Granite State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. GSC is a small public school located in the fringe town of Concord.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSC are $9,015 per year. The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at GSC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,773.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree special education programs. Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $7,495 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Special Education at University of North Carolina at Pembroke
With a ranking of #21, Central Michigan University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a large student population.
Central Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $13,094 in tuition and fees each year. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $385.
Central Michigan excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Nicholls State University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree special education programs. Located in the small city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nicholls State University are $9,039 per year.
St Petersburg College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. SPC is a very large public school located in the large city of Clearwater.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SPC are $9,286 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, special ed graduates from SPC carry an average student debtload of $32,126.
National University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree special education programs. Located in the large city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at National University are $13,320 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, National University is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Read full report on Special Education at National University
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Kutztown University is a moderately-sized public school located in the fringe town of Kutztown.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kutztown University are $15,170 per year. On average, special ed graduates from Kutztown University take out $25,733 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $277, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Rest of the Top Best Value Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools
Additional Award Winners
This section represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Best Value Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 395 different United States special education schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA |
| 52 | Towson University | Towson, MD |
| 53 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH |
| 54 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney, NE |
| 55 | SUNY Geneseo | Geneseo, NY |
| 56 | Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud, MN |
| 57 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
| 58 | Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO |
| 58 | Ottawa University - Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ |
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville, PA |
| 61 | Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA |
| 62 | Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
| 63 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 64 | Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | Edinboro, PA |
| 65 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI |
| 66 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL |
| 67 | Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ |
| 68 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI |
| 69 | Daytona State College | Daytona Beach, FL |
| 69 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
| 71 | Lock Haven University | Lock Haven, PA |
| 72 | Weber State University | Ogden, UT |
| 73 | Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn, NY |
| 74 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ |
| 75 | SUNY Old Westbury | Old Westbury, NY |
| 76 | MSU Texas | Wichita Falls, TX |
| 77 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 78 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg, PA |
| 79 | The University of Arizona Global Campus | San Diego, CA |
Special Education by Region
View the Best Value Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
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| Great Lakes |
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Majors Related to Special Ed
One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Special Ed Focus Areas
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 25 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to woodleywonderworks.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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