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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $75-$110k) in the New England Region

39 Ranked Colleges
1,639 Degrees Awarded
$21,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master's in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Special Education is the 39th most popular major in the country with 33,249 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 the New England region, there were 2,231 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $46,344 and $25,248 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,639 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,606 and $42,101 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 39 colleges that offered a degree in special education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality special education programs that also have a lower cost than 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $75-$110k) in the New England Region

#1

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island

Out of the 39 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rhode Island College landed the #1 spot on the list. Providence, Rhode Island is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 37 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at RIC, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rhode Island College are $16,884, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full RIC Special Education Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Southern Maine. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Portland, Maine, this medium-sized public school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Maine are $22,308, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Southern Maine Special Education Report

#3

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Out of the 39 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Fitchburg State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Fitchburg State University is a public institution located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 113 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, Fitchburg State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fitchburg State are $6,012, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut

Out of the 39 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Connecticut State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in New Britain, Connecticut, this fairly large public school awarded 54 diplomas to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

CCSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Connecticut State University are $26,072, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full CCSU Special Education Report

#5

University of Maine

Orono, Maine

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maine. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This fairly large school is located in Orono, Maine, and it awarded 52 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UMaine also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMaine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont

University of Vermont landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Burlington, Vermont is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

UVM also took the #9 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UVM are $33,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Bridgewater State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Bridgewater State is a fairly large public school situated in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. It awarded 95 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Bridgewater State, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bridgewater State are $11,397, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Bridgewater State Special Education Report

#8

Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts

Westfield State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #8. This medium-sized school is located in Westfield, Massachusetts, and it awarded 20 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Westfield did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Westfield State University are $6,696, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts

Salem State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. Salem State is a medium-sized school located in Salem, Massachusetts that handed out 39 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Salem State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Salem State are $10,477.

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#10

Keene State College

Keene, New Hampshire

Keene State College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Keene State is a small public school situated in Keene, New Hampshire. It awarded 14 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Keene State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Keene State are $12,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island

With a ranking of #11, University of Rhode Island did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Rhode Island is a public institution located in Kingston, Rhode Island. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rhode Island are $29,082, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Special Education at University of Rhode Island

#12

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. UMass Boston is a fairly large school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 44 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Boston not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485.

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#13

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut

With a ranking of #13, Southern Connecticut State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Southern Connecticut State University is a medium-sized school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 61 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

SCSU also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Connecticut State University are $26,658, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SCSU Special Education Report

#14

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#3 in overall quality

University of Connecticut landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Connecticut is a public institution located in Storrs, Connecticut. The school has a large population, and it awarded 49 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCONN, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCONN are $41,576.

Read full report on Special Education at University of Connecticut

#15

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut

University of Saint Joseph came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. West Hartford, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 105 students in 2019-2020.

USJ also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at USJ are $15,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Special Education at USJ

#16

Northern Vermont University

Johnson, Vermont

Northern Vermont University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Northern Vermont University is a public institution located in Johnson, Vermont. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Vermont University are $16,488.

Read full report on Special Education at Northern Vermont University

#17

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Boston U is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 45 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, Boston U has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston University are $57,666.

Read more about Special Education at Boston U

#18

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, New Hampshire

Plymouth State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Plymouth State University is a small public school situated in Plymouth, New Hampshire. It awarded 12 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Plymouth State University are $14,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #19, Simmons University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 69 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Simmons did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Simmons are $21,698, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of New Hampshire - Main Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Durham, New Hampshire is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Special Education at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

#21

Gordon College

Wenham, Massachusetts
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Gordon College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Gordon College is a small school located in Wenham, Massachusetts that handed out 9 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Gordon College also took the #19 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Gordon College are $6,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Eastern Nazarene College

Quincy, Massachusetts

Eastern Nazarene College landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, and it awarded 7 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at ENC are $10,810, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Elms College

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Elms College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and it awarded 53 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Elms College are $15,532, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts

Framingham State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Framingham State University is located in Framingham, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Framingham State are $17,280.

Read more about Special Education at Framingham State

#25

Assumption University

Worcester, Massachusetts

Assumption University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, and it awarded 11 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Assumption also took the #15 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Assumption are $13,460.

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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%.

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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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