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Most Popular Online Schools for Special Education

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:

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.

Check out the online Special Education programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

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

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

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

#4

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

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…

#5

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

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

#6

American College of Education

Indianapolis, IN

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…

#7

National University

San Diego, CA

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

#8

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

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

#9

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL

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

#11

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

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…

#12

Towson University

Towson, MD

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

#14

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR

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

#15

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

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…

#17

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

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

#19

Morningside University

Sioux City, IA

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

#20

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

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…

#22

Northwestern College

Orange City, IA

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…

#23

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

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…

#24

Ashford University

San Diego, CA

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…

#29

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA
#32

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE
#34

Radford University

Radford, VA
#35

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ
#36

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA
#37

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA
#40

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA
#41

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY
#43

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#44

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
#45

University of Maine

Orono, ME

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More Special Education Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Online Special Education Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Special Education Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Special Education 22,116
Early Childhood Special Education 3,548
Elementary Special Education 2,055
Teaching for Multiple Disabilities 1,213
Other Special Education & Teaching 1,070
Teaching for Autism 1,002
Secondary Special Education 833
Teaching for Gifted & Talented 483
Teaching for Learning Disabilities 398
Teaching for the Deaf 304
Teaching for Speech Impaired 273
Teaching for Visually Impaired 161
Teaching for Emotional Disturbances 134
Teaching for Developmental Delay 125
Middle School Special Education 101
Teaching for Mental Retardation 81
Teaching for Brain Injuries 57
Teaching for Physical Impaired 34
Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331

References

*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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