Most Popular Special Education Schools
There are 1,022 colleges that offer a degree in Special Education. Learn more about the most popular schools below:
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Special Education program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. This report analyzed 1,022 schools in the United States to see which Special Education programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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Most Popular Special Education Schools in the United States
Check out the Special Education programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Special Education Schools
The most popular school in the United States for Special Education students is Ball State University. Located in Muncie, IN, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,723 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $42,646. Full Special Education at Ball State University Report
Grand Canyon University landed the #2 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Phoenix, AZ, this is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,564 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,543. Read full report on Special Education at Grand Canyon University
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a public school located in Scottsdale, AZ. This school awarded 1,555 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,210. Full Special Education at Arizona State University Digital Immersion Report
Western Governors University landed the #4 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Western Governors University is a private nonprofit school located in Salt Lake City, UT. During the most recent year for which we have data, 898 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $74,978. Read full report on Special Education at Western Governors University
Touro University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in New York, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 754 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $53,129. Read full report on Special Education at Touro University
Lamar University landed the #6 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Beaumont, TX, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 492 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $56,267. Read full report on Special Education at Lamar University
American College of Education comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. American College of Education is a private for-profit school located in Indianapolis, IN. This school awarded 397 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
National University landed the #8 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Located in San Diego, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 352 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,420. Read full report on Special Education at National University
Liberty University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Lynchburg, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 351 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,414. Read full report on Special Education at Liberty University
CUNY Hunter College landed the #10 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. CUNY Hunter College is a public school located in New York, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,228. Full Special Education at CUNY Hunter College Report
University of West Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Pensacola, FL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 322 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $53,046. Read full report on Special Education at University of West Florida
George Mason University landed the #12 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Fairfax, VA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 313 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,366. Read More…
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Williamsburg, KY, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,499. Read full report on Special Education at University of the Cumberlands
Illinois State University landed the #14 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Normal, IL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 263 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,159. Read More…
St. Joseph's University-New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. St. Joseph's University-New York is a private nonprofit school located in Brooklyn, NY. This school awarded 263 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,554. Full Special Education at St. Joseph's University-New York Report
CUNY Brooklyn College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Brooklyn, NY, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,492. Read More…
CUNY Lehman College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Bronx, NY, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,331. Full Special Education at CUNY Lehman College Report
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #18 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public school located in Slippery Rock, PA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,776. Full Special Education at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Report
Niagara University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Niagara University is a private nonprofit school located in Niagara University, NY. This school awarded 209 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,413. Read full report on Special Education at Niagara University
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus landed the #20 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Located in Bowling Green, OH, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,263. Full Special Education at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Report
Towson University comes in at #21 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Located in Towson, MD, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,563. Full Special Education at Towson University Report
Arkansas Tech University comes in at #22 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. Arkansas Tech University is a public school located in Russellville, AR. This school awarded 197 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,548. Full Special Education at Arkansas Tech University Report
University of Mount Saint Vincent comes in at #23 on our list of the most popular colleges for Special Education majors. University of Mount Saint Vincent is a private nonprofit school located in Bronx, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $62,536. Full Special Education at University of Mount Saint Vincent Report
Arkansas State University landed the #24 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. Arkansas State University is a public school located in Jonesboro, AR. This school awarded 165 degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,510. Full Special Education at Arkansas State University Report
University of West Georgia landed the #25 spot in our Most Popular Special Education Schools ranking. University of West Georgia is a public school located in Carrollton, GA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people earned their degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $39,461. Read More…
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Special Education by Region
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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 Special Education Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Majors Related to Special Education
Special Education Concentrations
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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