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2027 Best General Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

62 Colleges in the United States
2,850 General Special Education Degrees Awarded
$59,023 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Special Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 62 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general special education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Special Education in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general special education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Special Education

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Our analysis ranked University Of Maryland College Park the best school in the country for a degree in general special education. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. About 22 general special education degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Graduates of the general special education program make about $67,390 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general special education from University Of Maryland College Park

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Towson University
Towson, MD

A rank of #2 makes Towson University one of the top schools for general special education. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 120 general special education degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Towson University earn around $59,077 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete this degree. Get the full general special education details for Towson University

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Rutgers University New Brunswick is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general special education, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 44 general special education degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $64,297 in the first couple years of their career. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $25,120 in student loans. See the full general special education program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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A rank of #4 makes Gannon University one of the top schools for general special education. Set in the city of Erie, Gannon University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Gannon University awarded about 14 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Gannon University generally make around $73,658. Typical student debt for the program is $26,934. Read more about the general special education program at Gannon University

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Pace University New York is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general special education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 68 general special education degrees were awarded at Pace University New York in the most recent year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Pace University New York earn around $70,803 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,000. Read more about the general special education program at Pace University New York

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George Washington University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best general special education schools. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 general special education students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general special education program make about $68,902 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,910. Get the full general special education details for George Washington University

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The College Of New Jersey came in at #7 for general special education this year. The College Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Ewing. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 130 general special education students who graduated with this degree at The College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of The College Of New Jersey earn a median of $64,759 early in their careers. The College Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $25,228 in student loans. More information about a degree in general special education from The College Of New Jersey

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #8 spot for general special education this year. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 81 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full general special education details for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University earned the #9 position for general special education this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of South Orange. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Seton Hall University earn around $61,598 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full general special education program report for Seton Hall University

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University came in at #10 for general special education this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rowan University awarded about 31 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Rowan University earn around $66,244 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,488 to complete this degree. Get the full general special education details for Rowan University

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Montclair State University earned the #11 position for general special education this year. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public university. About 65% of students finish within six years. Montclair State University awarded about 18 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $69,017 early in their careers. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $25,286 in student loans. Read more about the general special education program at Montclair State University

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #12 spot for general special education this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. About 86% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 34 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general special education program make about $65,476 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,607. More information about a degree in general special education from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Cuny Brooklyn College came in at #13 for general special education this year. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Brooklyn College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Cuny Brooklyn College earn around $77,678 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,303. See the full general special education program report for Cuny Brooklyn College

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University Of Delaware placed #14 among the best general special education schools. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. University Of Delaware awarded about 23 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $59,316. Students borrow a median of $24,861 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general special education from University Of Delaware

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University landed the #15 spot for general special education this year. Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Hofstra University awarded about 11 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Hofstra University earn around $76,264 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,848. Read more about the general special education program at Hofstra University

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University earned the #16 position for general special education this year. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Rider University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Rider University earn around $64,258 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,241 to complete this degree. Read more about the general special education program at Rider University

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College placed #17 among the best general special education schools. Set in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 107 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Touro College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Touro College generally make around $66,800. Touro College graduates carry a median of $20,285 in student loans. More information about a degree in general special education from Touro College

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University Of Rochester came in at #18 for general special education this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rochester. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Rochester awarded about 21 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of $60,865 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,517 to complete this degree. See the full general special education program report for University Of Rochester

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University earned the #19 position for general special education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bethlehem. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general special education program make about $60,267 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,008 to complete this degree. Read more about the general special education program at Lehigh University

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College Of Mount Saint Vincent ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best general special education schools. Located in the city of Bronx, College Of Mount Saint Vincent is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. College Of Mount Saint Vincent graduates 57% of students within six years. About 49 general special education degrees were awarded at College Of Mount Saint Vincent in the most recent year. Graduates of the general special education program make about $58,239 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,385 to complete this degree. Get the full general special education details for College Of Mount Saint Vincent

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Cuny City College
New York, NY

Cuny City College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best general special education schools. This large public university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 61 general special education degrees were awarded at Cuny City College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Cuny City College earn around $76,836 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,389. More information about a degree in general special education from Cuny City College

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey came in at #22 for general special education this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Wayne. About 44% of students finish within six years. William Paterson University Of New Jersey awarded about 107 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey generally make around $62,115. Typical student debt for the program is $25,644. See the full general special education program report for William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University earned the #23 position for general special education this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Josephs University awarded about 60 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Saint Josephs University generally make around $53,643. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full general special education details for Saint Josephs University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University landed the #24 spot for general special education this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Temple University earn around $57,286 in the first couple years of their career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. See the full general special education program report for Temple University

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Daemen College
Amherst, NY

Daemen College earned the #25 position for general special education this year. Located in the suburb of Amherst, Daemen College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Daemen College graduates 59% of students within six years. About 62 general special education degrees were awarded at Daemen College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general special education program make about $63,542 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,358 to complete this degree. See the full general special education program report for Daemen College

Rest of the Top 50 General Special Education Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general special education ranking:

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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
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Kings College
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Kean University
Union, NJ
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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
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Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
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Grove City College
Grove City, PA
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Niagara University
Niagara University, NY
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Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Saint Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY
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Suny At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 62 schools evaluated.

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