by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 33 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of special education. Combined, these schools handed out 2,001 bachelor's degrees in special education to qualified students.
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Your choice of special education for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for special education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in special education.
The College of New Jersey is a great decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in special education. Located in the suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from The College of New Jersey
Towson University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in special education. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a large student population.
Those special education students who get their bachelor's degree from Towson University receive $7,102 more than the standard special ed graduate.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Towson University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in special education needs to check out Syracuse University. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Syracuse.
Those special education students who get their bachelor's degree from Syracuse University receive $9,652 more than the average special ed student.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Syracuse University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in special education needs to look into Manhattan University. Manhattan is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Riverdale.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Manhattan University
Molloy is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Rockville Centre.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Molloy College
SUNY Cortland is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Cortland.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from SUNY Cortland
Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Seton Hall University
St. Joe's is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.
Special Education bachelor's degree recipients from Saint Joseph's University receive an earnings boost of around $4,469 over the typical earnings of special education graduates.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Saint Joseph’s University
SRU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Slippery Rock.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the special ed program state that they receive average early career wages of $43,480.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown University is a moderately-sized public university located in the fringe town of Kutztown.
Special Education bachelor's degree recipients from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn a boost of about $4,416 above the average earnings of special education majors.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaExplore the best special education schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 761 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 824 |
| Maryland | 207 | 192 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 137 |
| Delaware | 130 | 10 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 0 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 6,576 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2,948 |
| General Education | 544 |
| Other Education | 151 |
| Educational Administration | 41 |
| Teaching English or French | 38 |
| Multilingual Education | 35 |
| Educational Assessment | 18 |
| Education Philosophy | 12 |
| Teaching Assistants | 4 |
