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2027 Best Special Education Schools in Maryland

6 Colleges in the United States
326 Special Education Degrees Awarded
$62,148 Avg Early-Career Salary

Special Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their special education programs.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best special education schools.

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Best Schools for Special Education in Maryland

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the special education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Special Education

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University Of Maryland College Park tops our 2027 ranking of the best special education schools. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 22 special education degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Graduates of the special education program make about $67,390 in their early career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. See the full special education program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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A rank of #2 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the top schools for special education. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 35 special education degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $68,814. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. See the full special education program report for Johns Hopkins University

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in special education, landing the #3 spot this year. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. Towson University awarded about 209 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Special Education graduates of Towson University earn a median of $59,077 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750. More information about a degree in special education from Towson University

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College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in special education, ranking #4. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 special education students who graduated with this degree at College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland generally make around $64,018. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full special education program report for College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland

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Mount St Marys University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in special education, ranking #5. Located in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 15 special education degrees were awarded at Mount St Marys University in the most recent year. Graduates of the special education program make about $50,657 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,539. Read more about the special education program at Mount St Marys University

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Mcdaniel College came in at #6 for special education this year. Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Westminster. About 63% of students finish within six years. Mcdaniel College awarded about 23 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from Mcdaniel College earn around $62,934 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,247 to complete this degree. Read more about the special education program at Mcdaniel College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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