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2027 Best General Special Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

12 Colleges in the United States
1,705 General Special Education Degrees Awarded
$51,280 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Special Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for general special education students.

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Best Schools for General Special Education in the Rocky Mountains 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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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

No school ranked higher than University Of Utah this year for general special education. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. University Of Utah graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 60 general special education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Utah in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general special education degree from University Of Utah earn around $65,971 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,798. More information about a degree in general special education from University Of Utah

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Students looking for a strong general special education program will find one at Southern Utah University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the town of Cedar City. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Utah University in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $44,998 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,886 to complete this degree. Get the full general special education details for Southern Utah University

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Utah State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best general special education schools. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 101 general special education degrees were awarded at Utah State University in the most recent year. General Special Education graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $61,474 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general special education from Utah State University

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Brigham Young University Provo is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general special education, ranking #4. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Provo graduates 81% of students within six years. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 38 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. General Special Education graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $50,331 early in their careers. Brigham Young University Provo graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. Read more about the general special education program at Brigham Young University Provo

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best general special education schools. Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 1,216 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Western Governors University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Western Governors University generally make around $51,380. Typical student debt for the program is $25,158. See the full general special education program report for Western Governors University

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The University Of Montana Western landed the #6 spot for general special education this year. Located in the town of Dillon, The University Of Montana Western is a small public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 general special education degrees were awarded at The University Of Montana Western in the most recent year. Students who receive their general special education degree from The University Of Montana Western earn around $36,924 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,484. Get the full general special education details for The University Of Montana Western

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University Of Northern Colorado placed #7 among the best general special education schools. University Of Northern Colorado is a large public school located in the city of Greeley. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Northern Colorado awarded about 115 general special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from University Of Northern Colorado generally make around $49,499. Typical student debt for the program is $26,564. Get the full general special education details for University Of Northern Colorado

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University Of Colorado Denver came in at #8 for general special education this year. University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public school located in the city of Denver. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 27 general special education degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Denver in the most recent year. Graduates of the general special education program make about $66,288 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,582. See the full general special education program report for University Of Colorado Denver

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Boise State University earned the #9 position for general special education this year. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. Boise State University graduates 59% of students within six years. About 47 general special education degrees were awarded at Boise State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general special education program make about $46,171 in their early career. Boise State University graduates carry a median of $26,675 in student loans. See the full general special education program report for Boise State University

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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs came in at #10 for general special education this year. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 30 general special education degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs generally make around $52,083. Typical student debt for the program is $23,559. See the full general special education program report for University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs

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Colorado Christian University landed the #11 spot for general special education this year. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 19 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Colorado Christian University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general special education degree from Colorado Christian University earn around $41,475 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $36,092 to complete this degree. Get the full general special education details for Colorado Christian University

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Montana State University Billings ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best general special education schools. Set in the city of Billings, Montana State University Billings is a moderately-sized public institution. About 34% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 general special education students who graduated with this degree at Montana State University Billings in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general special education degree recipients from Montana State University Billings generally make around $48,764. Typical student debt for the program is $25,465. Read more about the general special education program at Montana State University Billings

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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 · 12 schools evaluated.

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