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2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k

15 Ranked Colleges
322 Degrees Awarded
$22,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master's in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 33,249 people earned their degree in special education, making the major the 39th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, special education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,879 and had an average of $28,500 in loans still to pay off.

Across Michigan, there were 673 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,850 and $33,425 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 322 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,608 and $41,198 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in special education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great special education programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the special education program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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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 “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan

#1

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, this fairly large public school awarded 54 degrees to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

Oakland also took the #7 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oakland are $24,648.

Read more about Special Education at Oakland University

#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central Michigan University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k. Mount Pleasant, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Central Michigan, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan University are $19,359, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Special Education at Central Michigan University

#3

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Grand Valley State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k. Grand Valley State University is a large public school situated in Allendale, Michigan. It awarded 25 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

GVSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Valley State University are $17,448, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Special Education at GVSU

#4

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saginaw Valley State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k list. Saginaw Valley State University is located in University Center, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, Saginaw Valley State University has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saginaw Valley State University are $28,780, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #5 spot on the list. Dearborn, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, UM Dearborn has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Dearborn are $25,072.

Read more about Special Education at UM Dearborn

University of Michigan - Flint landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Michigan - Flint is a medium-sized public school situated in Flint, Michigan. It awarded 9 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UM Flint did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM Flint are $18,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Michigan - Flint Special Education Report

#7

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan

University of Detroit Mercy did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. University of Detroit Mercy is a private not-for-profit institution located in Detroit, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Detroit Mercy also took the #0 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Detroit Mercy are $20,047, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Detroit Mercy Special Education Report

#8

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Eastern Michigan University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and it awarded 78 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, Eastern Michigan has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan University are $26,552.

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#9

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Wayne State is located in Detroit, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

Wayne State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215.

Full Wayne State University Special Education Report

#10

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan
#8 in overall quality

Madonna University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. This small school is located in Livonia, Michigan, and it awarded 6 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Madonna also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Madonna are $16,200, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Special Education at Madonna

#11

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Spring Arbor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k list. Spring Arbor is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Spring Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 18 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Spring Arbor also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Spring Arbor University are $8,232.

Read more about Special Education at Spring Arbor University

#12

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan

Northern Michigan University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Northern Michigan University, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Michigan University are $13,660, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Michigan State is located in East Lansing, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

Michigan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Special Education at Michigan State

#14

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Western Michigan University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and it awarded 49 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, WMU has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Michigan University are $31,355, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Concordia University, Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

Concordia University, Ann Arbor ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k list. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Ann Arbor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Ann Arbor are $12,620.

Read more about Special Education at Concordia University, Ann Arbor

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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