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2027 Best Value Special Education Schools in Kansas

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,864 Avg Student Debt
$52,974 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Special Education Badge [Special Education](/majors/education/special-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong special education education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for special education students.

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2027 Best Value Special Education Schools in Kansas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in special education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Special Education Schools

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Fort Hays State University tops our 2027 list of the best value special education schools in Kansas. Fort Hays State University is a large public school located in the town of Hays. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,923, compared with $17,741 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for special education graduates is $25,967. Early-career special education graduates make about $53,586. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in special education will find it at Wichita State University, which ranked #2. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,684, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,262 to complete the special education program here. Early-career special education graduates make about $55,624. That is a strong return on a $24,262 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes Pittsburg State University one of the best values for special education. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for special education graduates is $22,669. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $52,368. That is a strong return on a $22,669 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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Students looking for strong value in special education will find it at Emporia State University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. Typical student debt for special education graduates is $23,131. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Emporia State University generally make around $53,927. Set against $23,131 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Kansas earned it the #5 place for special education. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Special Education graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $58,196. Set against $23,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Kansas State University landed the #6 spot for special education value this year. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for special education graduates is $23,546. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $51,543. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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