2024 Best General Special Education Schools
491
Colleges in the United States
24,497
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
General Special Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #36 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
College Factual looked at 491 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Special Education Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 24,497 degrees in general special education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great General Special Education School
The teaching students with disabilities program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Special Education rankings. We derive our Best Overall General Special Education School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
General Special Education Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Special Education Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for General Special Education in the United States
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the teaching students with disabilities degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Schools in Teaching Students with Disabilities
Teachers College at Columbia University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general special education. Teachers College is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Teachers College is a great university overall.
There were about 22 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Teachers College at Columbia University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WA
87
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Western Washington University if you wish to pursue a degree in general special education. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 87 general special education students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Western Washington University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TN
53
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in general special education has to take a look at Vanderbilt University. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.
There were about 53 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from Vanderbilt University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DC
31
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
George Washington University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in general special education. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.
There were about 31 general special education students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from George Washington University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
359
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 359 general special education students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from George Mason University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IN
337
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Ball State is a large public university located in the city of Muncie. This university ranks 6th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.
There were roughly 337 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from Ball State University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
186
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Illinois State is a very large public university located in the midsize suburb of Normal. This university ranks 8th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were roughly 186 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Illinois State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
142
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
TCNJ is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Ewing. This college ranks 5th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were roughly 142 general special education students who graduated with this degree at TCNJ in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from The College of New Jersey
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MN
68
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were approximately 68 general special education students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NY
90
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Touro is a large private not-for-profit college located in the large city of New York. This college ranks 31st out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 90 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Touro in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Touro College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In WA
Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Spokane. This university ranks 3rd out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were approximately 22 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Gonzaga in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Gonzaga University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In IL
52
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
UIUC is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Champaign. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 52 general special education students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In RI
43
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Providence is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Providence. A Best Colleges rank of #120 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Providence is a great college overall.
There were approximately 43 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Providence in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Providence College
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In UT
84
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
USU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Logan. This university ranks 5th out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.
There were about 84 general special education students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from Utah State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
434
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Diego. This university ranks 33rd out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 434 general special education students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from National University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In FL
87
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
UF is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were roughly 87 general special education students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from University of Florida
Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were roughly 26 general special education students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from University of Dayton
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In WI
69
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
UW - Madison is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.
There were approximately 69 general special education students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In PA
145
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 15th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 145 general special education students who graduated with this degree at WCUPA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
59
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were about 59 general special education students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from University of Georgia
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IN
37
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.
There were about 37 general special education students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Indiana University - Bloomington
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
61
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Towson is a large public university located in the city of Towson. This university ranks 6th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were approximately 61 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general special education from Towson University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MA
34
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 34 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Boston University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AZ
150
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
NAU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Flagstaff. This university ranks 5th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were about 150 general special education students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from Northern Arizona University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ND
128
Teaching Students with Disabilities Degrees Awarded
UND is a fairly large public university located in the city of Grand Forks. This university ranks 1st out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.
There were approximately 128 general special education students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general special education from University of North Dakota