by our College Data Analytics TeamSpecial Education is a popular field of study at colleges across the country. This ranking identifies the schools that graduate the most special education students each year.
College Factual ranked the 62 special education schools in the New England Region by the number of degrees they award each year.
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Below are the schools that graduate the most special education students in the New England Region.
Bridgewater State University tops our list of the most popular special education schools. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a public university. This school awarded about 113 special education degrees in the most recent year. Read the full special education report for Bridgewater State University
University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #2 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Set in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 89 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Read the full special education report for University Of Massachusetts Boston
A rank of #3 makes Fitchburg State University one of the most popular schools for special education. Set in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a public institution. Fitchburg State University graduated around 82 special education students in the most recent data year. Read the full special education report for Fitchburg State University
University Of Hartford ranks #4 for special education by yearly graduations. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 78 students earned a degree in special education from this school. See more about special education at University Of Hartford
A rank of #5 makes Saint Joseph College one of the most popular schools for special education. Set in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 70 special education degrees in the most recent year. See more about special education at Saint Joseph College
Cambridge College comes in at #6 for special education this year. Located in the city of Boston, Cambridge College is a private not-for-profit university. Cambridge College graduated around 63 special education students in the most recent data year. Get the full special education details for Cambridge College
Endicott College comes in at #7 for special education this year. Set in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 58 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Read the full special education report for Endicott College
University Of Connecticut ranked #8 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 58 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Get the full special education details for University Of Connecticut
Worcester State University ranked #9 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 58 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Get the full special education details for Worcester State University
Southern Connecticut State University comes in at #10 for special education this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 57 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Read the full special education report for Southern Connecticut State University
Merrimack College ranked #11 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 55 students earned a degree in special education from this school. See more about special education at Merrimack College
Simmons College placed #12 for special education by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 55 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Get the full special education details for Simmons College
American International College ranked #13 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Set in the city of Springfield, American International College is a private not-for-profit institution. American International College graduated around 52 special education students in the most recent data year. Read the full special education report for American International College
Rhode Island College comes in at #14 for special education this year. Located in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a public university. Rhode Island College graduated around 51 special education students in the most recent data year. Get the full special education details for Rhode Island College
University Of Southern Maine ranked #15 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a public university. University Of Southern Maine graduated around 50 special education students in the most recent data year. See more about special education at University Of Southern Maine
Providence College landed the #16 spot among the most popular special education schools. Set in the city of Providence, Providence College is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 49 special education degrees in the most recent year. Get the full special education details for Providence College
University Of Maine landed the #17 spot among the most popular special education schools. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a public institution. University Of Maine graduated around 46 special education students in the most recent data year. Get the full special education details for University Of Maine
Boston University ranked #18 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 41 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Get the full special education details for Boston University
Lesley University comes in at #19 for special education this year. Lesley University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 32 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Get the full special education details for Lesley University
Assumption College ranked #20 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Set in the city of Worcester, Assumption College is a private not-for-profit institution. Assumption College graduated around 31 special education students in the most recent data year. Get the full special education details for Assumption College
Stonehill College comes in at #21 for special education this year. Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. This school awarded about 28 special education degrees in the most recent year. See more about special education at Stonehill College
University Of Vermont ranked #22 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a public university. University Of Vermont graduated around 26 special education students in the most recent data year. See more about special education at University Of Vermont
Quinnipiac University ranked #23 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 25 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Get the full special education details for Quinnipiac University
College Of Our Lady Of The Elms landed the #24 spot among the most popular special education schools. Set in the suburb of Chicopee, College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 24 special education degrees in the most recent year. See more about special education at College Of Our Lady Of The Elms
Salve Regina University ranked #25 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Salve Regina University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Newport. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 24 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Read the full special education report for Salve Regina University
Not far behind, these schools also graduate many special education students:
These schools also graduate students in special education every year and are worth a look:
| Rank | School | Location | Special Education Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Vermont Technical College | Randolph, VT | 4 |
| #52 | Antioch University New England | Keene, NH | 3 |
| #53 | Curry College | Milton, MA | 3 |
| #54 | Manchester Community College Nh | Manchester, NH | 3 |
| #55 | Saint Josephs College Of Maine | Standish, ME | 3 |
| #56 | University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth | North Dartmouth, MA | 3 |
| #57 | Emmanuel College Massachusetts | Boston, MA | 2 |
| #58 | Champlain College | Burlington, VT | 1 |
| #59 | Springfield College | Springfield, MA | 1 |
| #60 | University Of New England | Biddeford, ME | 1 |
| #61 | University Of New Hampshire Main Campus | Durham, NH | 1 |
| #62 | Western Connecticut State University | Danbury, CT | 1 |
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by the number of students who complete a degree in the program each year (completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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