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2023 Most Popular Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Maryland

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Finding the Best Special Education Master's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, special education was ranked 5th in Maryland. In fact, 416 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Maryland to see which master's degree programs were the most popular 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Special Education Master's Degree Colleges.

#1

Towson University

Towson, MD

Our analysis found Towson University to be the most popular school for special education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Maryland. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 45 students majoring in special ed at Towson, 4% are male and 96% are female.

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#2

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend McDaniel College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the small suburb of Westminster, McDaniel is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 22 students majoring in special ed at McDaniel, 32% are male and 68% are female.

Full Special Education at McDaniel College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Notre Dame of Maryland University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. NDMU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.

Of the 19 students majoring in special ed at NDMU, 5% are male and 95% are female.

Full Special Education at Notre Dame of Maryland University Report

#4

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Johns Hopkins University is a great place for special education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 18 students majoring in special ed at Johns Hopkins, 17% are male and 83% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 94% of the special ed majors at the school.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Bowie State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in Maryland. Located in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 17 students majoring in special ed at Bowie State University, 12% are male and 88% are female.

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the fringe town of Princess Anne, UMES is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 3 students majoring in special ed at UMES, 67% are male and 33% are female.

Full Special Education at University of Maryland Eastern Shore Report

#8

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for special education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Special Education at Mount St Mary’s University Report

#9

Coppin State University

Baltimore, MD

Coppin State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for special education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Coppin is a public school with a small student population.

Full Special Education at Coppin State University Report

#9

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree special education programs. Loyola Maryland is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 799
Pennsylvania 1,854
New York 4,329
District of Columbia 101
Delaware 165

One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Special Ed Focus Areas

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 10 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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