Most Popular Online Special Education Schools
There are 45 schools that offer a degree in Special Education mostly online. The most popular online schools, by student demand, are below:
Finding the Most Popular Online Special Education School for You
Today’s Special Education students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Special Education Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 45 schools in the United States offering mostly-online programs for Special Education students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.
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Most Popular Online Special Education Schools in the United States
Check out the online Special Education programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Online Special Education Schools
The most popular school in the United States for earning a Special Education degree online is Ball State University. Located in Muncie, IN, this is a public institution. Roughly 57% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,723 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. About 92% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $42,646. Read full report on Special Education at Ball State University
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school located in Phoenix, AZ. About 86% of degrees in Special Education here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,564 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Women make up 87% of the Special Education students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $62,543. Read More…
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a public school located in Scottsdale, AZ. About 100% of degrees in Special Education here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,555 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Women make up 88% of the Special Education students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $48,210. Read full report on Special Education at Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Western Governors University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. Western Governors University is a private nonprofit school located in Salt Lake City, UT. About 100% of degrees in Special Education here are earned online. This school awarded 898 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 87% of the Special Education students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $74,978. Read More…
Lamar University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Beaumont, TX, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 492 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Women make up 95% of the Special Education students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $56,267. Read full report on Special Education at Lamar University
American College of Education comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. American College of Education is a private for-profit school located in Indianapolis, IN. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 397 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 87% of the Special Education students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Read More…
National University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. Located in San Diego, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Special Education here are earned online. This school awarded 352 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 73% of the Special Education students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $66,420. Full Special Education at National University Report
Liberty University landed the #8 spot in our Most Popular Online Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Lynchburg, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Special Education here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. About 87% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $44,414. Read full report on Special Education at Liberty University
University of West Florida landed the #9 spot in our Most Popular Online Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Pensacola, FL, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 322 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 90% of the Special Education students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $53,046. Read full report on Special Education at University of West Florida
Illinois State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Normal, IL, this is a public institution. Roughly 70% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 263 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. About 87% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $46,159. Full Special Education at Illinois State University Report
Niagara University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Niagara University, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 71% of degrees in Special Education here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. About 65% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $45,413. Read More…
Towson University landed the #12 spot in our Most Popular Online Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Towson, MD, this is a public institution. Roughly 57% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 207 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 92% of the Special Education students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $48,563. Read full report on Special Education at Towson University
University of Mount Saint Vincent comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. University of Mount Saint Vincent is a private nonprofit school located in Bronx, NY. About 100% of degrees in Special Education here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Women make up 78% of the Special Education students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $62,536. Read full report on Special Education at University of Mount Saint Vincent
Arkansas State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. Arkansas State University is a public school located in Jonesboro, AR. About 100% of degrees in Special Education here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Women make up 93% of the Special Education students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $45,510. Read full report on Special Education at Arkansas State University
University of West Georgia landed the #15 spot in our Most Popular Online Special Education Schools ranking. University of West Georgia is a public school located in Carrollton, GA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Women make up 87% of the Special Education students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $39,461. Read full report on Special Education at University of West Georgia
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. Located in California, PA, this is a public institution. Roughly 75% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 114 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. About 91% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $45,005. Read More…
Texas Tech University landed the #17 spot in our Most Popular Online Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Lubbock, TX, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Special Education here are earned online. This school awarded 111 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. About 92% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $46,893. Read full report on Special Education at Texas Tech University
Alliant International University-San Diego landed the #18 spot in our Most Popular Online Special Education Schools ranking. Alliant International University-San Diego is a private for-profit school located in San Diego, CA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Women make up 80% of the Special Education students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $63,266. Full Special Education at Alliant International University-San Diego Report
Morningside University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Sioux City, IA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 83% of degrees in Special Education here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. About 81% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $53,956. Full Special Education at Morningside University Report
University of North Dakota landed the #20 spot in our Most Popular Online Special Education Schools ranking. University of North Dakota is a public school located in Grand Forks, ND. Roughly 60% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 102 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 92% of the Special Education students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $53,393. Full Special Education at University of North Dakota Report
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global comes in at #21 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Marion, IN, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 97 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. About 86% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $55,743. Read More…
Northwestern College landed the #22 spot in our Most Popular Online Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Orange City, IA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Special Education here are earned online. This school awarded 95 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. About 96% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $46,403. Read More…
William Carey University landed the #23 spot in our Most Popular Online Special Education Schools ranking. William Carey University is a private nonprofit school located in Hattiesburg, MS. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 95 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. About 96% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $41,135. Read More…
Ashford University landed the #24 spot in our Most Popular Online Special Education Schools ranking. Located in San Diego, CA, this is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 92 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. About 96% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $47,447. Full Special Education at Ashford University Report
University of Phoenix-Arizona landed the #25 spot in our Most Popular Online Special Education Schools ranking. University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private for-profit school located in Phoenix, AZ. About 100% of degrees in Special Education here are earned online. This school awarded 92 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 84% of the Special Education students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $52,226. Read More…
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More Special Education Rankings
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Majors Related to Special Education
Special Education Concentrations
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 39,881 |
| General Education | 27,481 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 21,331 |
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