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2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Ohio

51 Colleges
$39,131 Avg Salary
$25,775 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education School for You

Special Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Ohio. With 1,329 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Special Education Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 51 schools in Ohio to see which ones were the most popular programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.

Check out the special ed programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Ohio.

Our 2023 rankings named Bowling Green State University - Main Campus the most popular school in Ohio for special education students. BGSU is a large public school located in the fringe town of Bowling Green.

While working on their degree, special ed majors at BGSU accumulate an average of around $24,625 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $297, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Special Education at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Ohio list. UC is a very large public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.

The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at UC take out is $23,201.

Full Special Education at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Report

#3

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Toledo is a great place for special education students. Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from University of Toledo carry an average student debt load of $18,500.

Full Special Education at University of Toledo Report

#4

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Youngstown State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Ohio list. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, special ed majors at Youngstown State University accumulate an average of around $30,370 in student debt.

Full Special Education at Youngstown State University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Akron Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Ohio list. Located in the medium-sized city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, special ed majors at University of Akron Main Campus accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $218.

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Miami University - Oxford came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, special ed graduates from Miami University - Oxford take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Kent State University at Kent ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Ohio list. Kent State is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kent.

On average, special ed graduates from Kent State take out $25,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $458.

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#8

Ashland University

Ashland, OH

Ashland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for special education students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from Ashland carry an average student debt load of $26,500.

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Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for special education students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Special Ed majors at OHIO Athens take out an average of $26,700 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Special Education at Ohio University - Athens Campus Report

#10

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH

With a ranking of #10, Mount Vernon Nazarene University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students. MVNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Mount Vernon.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 1,153
Indiana 2,282
Michigan 607
Wisconsin 598

Special Education is one of 14 different types of teaching programs to choose from.

Special Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Special Education 24,497
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 3,111
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 1,789
Elementary Special Education 1,625
Other Special Education & Teaching 1,227
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 1,133
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs 655
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 540
Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented 504
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 415
Education of the Deaf 363
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 226
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed 222
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs 181
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness 134
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 122
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic & Other Physical Health Impairments 47
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries 1

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 26 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.

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