2026 Best Special Education Schools in Montana

Special Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their special education programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for special education students.

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Best Schools for Special Education in Montana

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

Top Schools in Special Education

1

The University Of Montana Western
Dillon, MT

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Special Education Degrees Awarded

$36,924 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked The University Of Montana Western the best school in the country for a degree in special education. Set in the town of Dillon, The University Of Montana Western is a small public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. The University Of Montana Western awarded about 11 special education degrees in the most recent data year. Special Education graduates of The University Of Montana Western earn a median of $36,924 early in their careers. The University Of Montana Western graduates carry a median of $22,484 in student loans. See the full special education program report for The University Of Montana Western

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Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

28 Special Education Degrees Awarded

$48,764 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong special education program will find one at Montana State University Billings, which ranked #2. Montana State University Billings is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Billings. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. About 28 special education degrees were awarded at Montana State University Billings in the most recent year. Special Education graduates of Montana State University Billings earn a median of $48,764 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,465 to complete this degree. Read more about the special education program at Montana State University Billings

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.