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2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid

48 Ranked Colleges
3,081 Degrees Awarded
$21,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master's in New York For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 New York, there were 3,978 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $51,735 and $31,162 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 3,081 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,029 and $47,933 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 48 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in special education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent special education programs, but they also 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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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education in New York (With Aid)

#1

Hunter College

New York, New York

Out of the 48 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Hunter College landed the #1 spot on the list. Hunter College is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 315 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

Hunter also took the #1 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter College are $20,828.

Read more about Special Education at Hunter College

#2

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York

Out of the 48 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Brooklyn College landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Brooklyn, New York, and it awarded 171 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree special ed students with aid list, Brooklyn College has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

The City College of New York

New York, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The City College of New York. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 54 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

CCNY not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CCNY are $20,832, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Lehman College

Bronx, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lehman College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. Lehman is located in Bronx, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 48 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

Lehman not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lehman are $21,000.

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#5

Queens College

Queens, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Queens College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid. QC is located in Queens, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 62 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

QC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at QC are $21,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York

With a ranking of #6, College of Staten Island CUNY did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Staten Island, New York, and it awarded 46 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at CSI are $21,080, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York

St. Joseph’s College - New York landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking. SJC is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 120 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

SJC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at St. Joseph’s College - New York are $19,692.

Full St. Joseph’s College - New York Special Education Report

#8

Concordia College - New York

Bronxville, New York

With a ranking of #8, Concordia College - New York did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. Concordia College - New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bronxville, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 238 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Concordia College - New York, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia College - New York are $19,490, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Concordia College - New York Special Education Report

#9

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York

SUNY New Paltz did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. SUNY New Paltz is a medium-sized school located in New Paltz, New York that handed out 21 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY New Paltz not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY New Paltz are $24,389, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York

SUNY Plattsburgh ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Plattsburgh, New York, and it awarded 49 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Plattsburgh are $24,604, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full SUNY Plattsburgh Special Education Report

#11

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York

With a ranking of #11, SUNY Oneonta did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. Oneonta, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

SUNY Oneonta did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Oneonta are $24,311, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SUNY Oneonta Special Education Report

#12

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York

SUNY Cortland ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Cortland, New York, this medium-sized public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Cortland are $24,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York

SUNY Oswego ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. SUNY Oswego is a public institution located in Oswego, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 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 SUNY Oswego are $24,331.

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#14

Buffalo State

Buffalo, New York

Buffalo State did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Buffalo, New York, this medium-sized public school awarded 41 degrees to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Buffalo State are $23,905, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York

Binghamton University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Vestal, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Binghamton University, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290.

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#16

The College at Brockport

Brockport, New York

With a ranking of #16, The College at Brockport did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. The College at Brockport is a medium-sized school located in Brockport, New York that handed out 15 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Brockport are $24,080.

Full SUNY Brockport Special Education Report

#17

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam, New York

With a ranking of #17, SUNY Potsdam did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Potsdam, New York, this small public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Potsdam are $24,384.

Full SUNY Potsdam Special Education Report

#18

Niagara University

Niagara University, New York

Niagara University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. Niagara is a private not-for-profit institution located in Niagara University, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 52 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Niagara not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Niagara University are $14,893, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Canisius College

Buffalo, New York

Canisius College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #19. Canisius College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 23 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Canisius also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Canisius are $15,870, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University at Albany

Albany, New York

University at Albany ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. UAlbany is a fairly large school located in Albany, New York that handed out 23 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225.

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#21

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York

Mercy College landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Dobbs Ferry, New York, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

Mercy did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mercy College are $17,486, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Daemen College

Amherst, New York

Daemen College landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in Amherst, New York, and it awarded 165 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Daemen College are $24,053, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Touro College

New York, New York

With a ranking of #23, Touro College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. Touro College is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 571 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Touro, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Touro College are $13,138.

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#24

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill, New York

St. Thomas Aquinas College landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking. St. Thomas Aquinas College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sparkill, New York. It awarded 25 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

STAC also took the #22 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Thomas Aquinas College are $18,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York

With a ranking of #25, SUNY Empire State College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. SUNY Empire is a public institution located in Saratoga Springs, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Empire State College are $23,660, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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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