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2027 Best Special Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

16 Colleges in the United States
1,824 Special Education Degrees Awarded
$51,032 Avg Early-Career Salary

Special Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools to find the best for special education students.

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Best Schools for Special Education in the Rocky Mountains 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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Our analysis ranked University Of Denver the best school in the country for a degree in special education. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of Denver graduates 76% of students within six years. University Of Denver awarded about 40 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from University Of Denver generally make around $57,362. Typical student debt for the program is $22,534. More information about a degree in special education from University Of Denver

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University Of Utah crest
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

University Of Utah is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in special education, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 60 special education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Utah in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $65,971 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,798 to complete this degree. Get the full special education details for University Of Utah

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Southern Utah University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in special education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 special education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Utah University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Southern Utah University generally make around $44,998. Southern Utah University graduates carry a median of $12,886 in student loans. See the full special education program report for Southern Utah University

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Utah State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in special education, ranking #4. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 107 special education students who graduated with this degree at Utah State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $61,474 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,125. Get the full special education details for Utah State University

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University Of Wyoming is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in special education, ranking #5. Set in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 special education degrees were awarded at University Of Wyoming in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from University Of Wyoming generally make around $49,890. Typical student debt for the program is $20,283. More information about a degree in special education from University Of Wyoming

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Utah Valley University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best special education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. Utah Valley University awarded about 26 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $50,647. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in special education from Utah Valley University

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Brigham Young University Provo placed #7 among the best special education schools. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 38 special education degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent year. Special Education graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $50,331 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete this degree. Get the full special education details for Brigham Young University Provo

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University placed #8 among the best special education schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Western Governors University graduates 46% of students within six years. Western Governors University awarded about 1,216 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from Western Governors University earn around $51,380 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,158 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in special education from Western Governors University

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The University Of Montana Western earned the #9 position for special education this year. This small public university is located in the town of Dillon. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Montana Western awarded about 12 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from The University Of Montana Western earn around $36,924 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,484 to complete this degree. See the full special education program report for The University Of Montana Western

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University Of Northern Colorado ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best special education schools. Located in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 115 special education degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Colorado in the most recent year. Graduates of the special education program make about $49,499 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,564. More information about a degree in special education from University Of Northern Colorado

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Brigham Young University Idaho placed #11 among the best special education schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Rexburg. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 15 special education students who graduated with this degree at Brigham Young University Idaho in the most recent data year. Graduates of the special education program make about $43,252 in their early career. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates carry a median of $13,287 in student loans. Get the full special education details for Brigham Young University Idaho

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University Of Colorado Denver ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best special education schools. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 27 special education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Denver in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver generally make around $66,288. Typical student debt for the program is $26,582. See the full special education program report for University Of Colorado Denver

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Boise State University landed the #13 spot for special education this year. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. Boise State University graduates 59% of students within six years. Boise State University awarded about 59 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their special education degree from Boise State University earn around $46,171 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,675. See the full special education program report for Boise State University

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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs placed #14 among the best special education schools. This large public university is located in the city of Colorado Springs. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs awarded about 38 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs generally make around $52,083. Students borrow a median of $23,559 to complete this degree. See the full special education program report for University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs

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Colorado Christian University placed #15 among the best special education schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lakewood. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 19 special education degrees were awarded at Colorado Christian University in the most recent year. Students who receive their special education degree from Colorado Christian University earn around $41,475 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $36,092 to complete this degree. Get the full special education details for Colorado Christian University

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Montana State University Billings placed #16 among the best special education schools. Located in the city of Billings, Montana State University Billings is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 special education students who graduated with this degree at Montana State University Billings in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special education degree recipients from Montana State University Billings generally make around $48,764. Typical student debt for the program is $25,465. See the full special education program report for Montana State University Billings

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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 · 16 schools evaluated.

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