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2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Maryland

17 Colleges
$55,087 Avg Salary
$23,125 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Special Education Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Maryland to see which 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for special ed majors pursuing a .

#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 degree in Maryland. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, special ed majors at Towson accumulate an average of around $19,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $216, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Johns Hopkins University is a great place for special education students. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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The excellent programs at Notre Dame of Maryland University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Maryland. NDMU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a very large student population.

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#5

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means McDaniel College is a great place for special education students. Located in the small suburb of Westminster, McDaniel is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Bowie State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Hood College

Frederick, MD

Hood College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Maryland list. Located in the small city of Frederick, Hood is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from Hood carry an average student debt load of $27,250.

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Maryland list. Located in the fringe town of Princess Anne, UMES is a public school with a small student population.

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#9

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary’s University 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 town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Prince George’s Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the large suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Colleges 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 17 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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