by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 86 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general special education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,510 master's degrees in general special education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The teaching students with disabilities master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general special education students working on their master's degree.
The teaching students with disabilities school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general special education. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Vanderbilt University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in general special education. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in general special education from Vanderbilt University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general special education has to check out George Mason University. GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in general special education from George Mason University
It's hard to beat University of Florida if you want to pursue a master's degree in general special education. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Florida
University of Georgia is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in general special education. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Georgia
Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Liberty University
UK is a very large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Kentucky
Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in general special education from Lipscomb University
Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Georgia College & State University
Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Arkansas
Located in the small city of Pensacola, UWF is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from The University of West Florida
Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Mississippi State University
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 14 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| 15 | Mississippi College | Clinton, MS |
| 16 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 17 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC |
| 18 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| 19 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| 20 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
| 21 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
Explore the best general special education schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 484 |
| Georgia | 370 | 211 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 61 |
| Virginia | 331 | 845 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 108 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 323 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 56 |
| Alabama | 258 | 197 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 29 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 97 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 58 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 41 |
One of 17 majors within the Special Education area of study, General Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
