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2027 Best Special Education Schools in Connecticut

7 Colleges in the United States
373 Special Education Degrees Awarded
$57,529 Avg Early-Career Salary

Special Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools to find the best for special education students.

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Best Schools for Special Education in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall special education education in Connecticut.

Top Schools in Special Education

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No school ranked higher than University Of Connecticut this year for special education. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 69 special education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $58,784 in their early career. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. See the full special education program report for University Of Connecticut

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Students looking for a strong special education program will find one at Quinnipiac University, which ranked #2. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. About 76% of students finish within six years. Quinnipiac University awarded about 29 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $55,238 in their early career. Quinnipiac University graduates carry a median of $25,926 in student loans. More information about a degree in special education from Quinnipiac University

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Sacred Heart University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best special education schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Sacred Heart University awarded about 19 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $62,864 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree. Read more about the special education program at Sacred Heart University

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best special education schools. University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Hartford awarded about 83 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Special Education graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $54,418 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the special education program at University Of Hartford

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Southern Connecticut State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in special education, ranking #5. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 49 special education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Special Education graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $54,330 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the special education program at Southern Connecticut State University

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Central Connecticut State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best special education schools. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Central Connecticut State University awarded about 31 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $60,665. 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 landed the #7 spot for special education this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 93 special education students who graduated with this degree at Saint Joseph College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from Saint Joseph College earn around $56,400 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,798. More information about a degree in special education from Saint Joseph College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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