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2024 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Nevada

2 Colleges in Nevada
142 Master's Degrees
$49,853 Avg Early-Career Salary
Special Education is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #8 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Nevada ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 142 master's degrees in special education during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for special education students working on their master's degree.

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The special ed 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 Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Nevada.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Special Education in Nevada

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in special education.

Top Nevada Schools for a Master's in Special Ed

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It is hard to beat University of Nevada - Las Vegas if you want to pursue a master's degree in special education. Located in the city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Students who graduate with their master's from the special ed program report average early career income of $48,838.

More information about a master’s in special education from University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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University of Nevada - Reno is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in special education. Located in the city of Reno, UNR is a public university with a very large student population.

After graduation, special ed master's recipients usually earn around $50,868 in their early careers.

More information about a master’s in special education from University of Nevada - Reno

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 253 1,393
Washington 183 72
Oregon 158 160
Hawaii 85 28
Alaska 52 21

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One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Special Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Special Education 142

Related Major Annual Graduates
Curriculum & Instruction 170
Educational Administration 147
Teacher Education Grade Specific 86
Student Counseling 36
General Education 20
Teaching English or French 19
Multilingual Education 10
Teaching Assistants 6

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