by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 83 master's degrees in special education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The special ed master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality special ed program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for special education students working on their master's degree.
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 North Carolina.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for special education students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in special education has to look into University of North Carolina at Charlotte. UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the city of Charlotte.More information about a master’s in special education from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Appalachian State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in special education. Appalachian State is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Boone.More information about a master’s in special education from Appalachian State University
East Carolina University is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in special education. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in special education from East Carolina University
It is hard to beat North Carolina State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in special education. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in special education from North Carolina State University
Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in special education from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
High Point is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of High Point.More information about a master’s in special education from High Point University
Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Salem is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in special education from Salem College
North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Durham.
Soon after graduating, special ed master's recipients typically make about $43,720 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in special education from North Carolina Central University
UMO is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Mount Olive.More information about a master’s in special education from University of Mount Olive
Explore all the Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 580 |
| Georgia | 190 | 265 |
| Virginia | 182 | 863 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 127 |
| Alabama | 151 | 210 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 391 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 47 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 102 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 216 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 227 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 41 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 708 |
| Educational Administration | 691 |
| Student Counseling | 481 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 249 |
| General Education | 131 |
| Instructional Media Design | 117 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 104 |
| Teaching English or French | 74 |
| Other Education | 10 |
| Educational Assessment | 3 |
