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2027 Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region

38 Colleges in the United States
1,687 Special Education Degrees Awarded
$54,820 Avg Early-Career Salary

Special Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 38 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best special education schools.

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Best Schools for Special Education in the New England Region

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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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Our analysis ranked Boston College the best school in the country for a degree in special education. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 special education students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from Boston College earn around $59,583 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,101 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in special education from Boston College

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University Of Connecticut is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in special education, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Storrs. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 69 special education degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Special Education graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $58,784 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,637. Get the full special education details for University Of Connecticut

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Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Stonehill College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in special education, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Easton, Stonehill College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 76% of students finish within six years. Stonehill College awarded about 27 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $45,704 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,603. Get the full special education details for Stonehill College

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in special education, ranking #4. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 43 special education degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Graduates of the special education program make about $59,238 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in special education from Boston University

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Worcester State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in special education, landing the #5 spot this year. Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester. Worcester State University graduates 62% of students within six years. About 84 special education degrees were awarded at Worcester State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Worcester State University generally make around $45,297. Typical student debt for the program is $24,451. More information about a degree in special education from Worcester State University

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Roger Williams University landed the #6 spot for special education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bristol. Roger Williams University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 special education students who graduated with this degree at Roger Williams University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from Roger Williams University earn around $48,664 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,676 to complete this degree. Get the full special education details for Roger Williams University

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College placed #7 among the best special education schools. Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Endicott College graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 74 special education students who graduated with this degree at Endicott College in the most recent data year. Special Education graduates of Endicott College earn a median of $60,292 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,973. More information about a degree in special education from Endicott College

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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth landed the #8 spot for special education this year. Set in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 special education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $54,669 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,106 to complete this degree. See the full special education program report for University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best special education schools. Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 51 special education degrees were awarded at Merrimack College in the most recent year. Special Education graduates of Merrimack College earn a median of $50,506 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,913. Get the full special education details for Merrimack College

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University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #10 for special education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. University Of Massachusetts Boston awarded about 86 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from University Of Massachusetts Boston earn around $65,431 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Massachusetts Boston graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. More information about a degree in special education from University Of Massachusetts Boston

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Providence College
Providence, RI

Providence College came in at #11 for special education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Providence College awarded about 40 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Special Education graduates of Providence College earn a median of $49,664 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the special education program at Providence College

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Quinnipiac University came in at #12 for special education this year. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 special education students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $55,238 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,926. More information about a degree in special education from Quinnipiac University

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Fitchburg State University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best special education schools. Set in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Fitchburg State University graduates 55% of students within six years. Fitchburg State University awarded about 88 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from Fitchburg State University earn around $59,740 in the first couple years of their career. Fitchburg State University graduates carry a median of $25,840 in student loans. See the full special education program report for Fitchburg State University

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Sacred Heart University earned the #14 position for special education this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 special education students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $62,864 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,831. Read more about the special education program at Sacred Heart University

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best special education schools. Set in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Simmons College graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 44 special education students who graduated with this degree at Simmons College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from Simmons College earn around $58,142 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,740. Get the full special education details for Simmons College

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford landed the #16 spot for special education this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 58% of students finish within six years. University Of Hartford awarded about 83 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from University Of Hartford earn around $54,418 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full special education details for University Of Hartford

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Salve Regina University placed #17 among the best special education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Newport. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 special education students who graduated with this degree at Salve Regina University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Salve Regina University generally make around $51,308. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the special education program at Salve Regina University

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Salem State University placed #18 among the best special education schools. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 special education degrees were awarded at Salem State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the special education program make about $58,024 in their early career. Salem State University graduates carry a median of $27,176 in student loans. Get the full special education details for Salem State University

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University earned the #19 position for special education this year. Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Lesley University awarded about 48 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Lesley University generally make around $58,625. Students borrow a median of $24,818 to complete this degree. Read more about the special education program at Lesley University

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Southern Connecticut State University earned the #20 position for special education this year. This large public university is located in the city of New Haven. Southern Connecticut State University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 49 special education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $54,330. Southern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full special education details for Southern Connecticut State University

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Bridgewater State University came in at #21 for special education this year. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bridgewater State University awarded about 118 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from Bridgewater State University earn around $53,911 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full special education program report for Bridgewater State University

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Assumption College
Worcester, MA

Assumption College came in at #22 for special education this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Assumption College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Assumption College graduates 75% of students within six years. About 26 special education degrees were awarded at Assumption College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Assumption College generally make around $55,180. Typical student debt for the program is $26,995. See the full special education program report for Assumption College

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Central Connecticut State University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best special education schools. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 31 special education students who graduated with this degree at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from Central Connecticut State University earn around $60,665 in the first couple years of their career. Central Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $24,340 in student loans. See the full special education program report for Central Connecticut State University

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Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT

Saint Joseph College placed #24 among the best special education schools. Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. Saint Joseph College graduates 64% of students within six years. Saint Joseph College awarded about 93 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Saint Joseph College generally make around $56,400. Typical student debt for the program is $27,798. Read more about the special education program at Saint Joseph College

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Framingham State University placed #25 among the best special education schools. Located in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Framingham State University awarded about 16 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $49,006 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,872 to complete this degree. See the full special education program report for Framingham State University

Rest of the Top 38 Special Education Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s special education ranking:

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT
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Regis College
Weston, MA
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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
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Lasell College
Newton, MA
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Granite State College
Manchester, NH
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Cambridge College
Boston, MA

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 38 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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