2023 Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 477 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, special education is the #49 most popular major in North Carolina.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the best for special ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found East Carolina University to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. ECU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Greenville.
Special Ed majors at ECU take out an average of $24,908 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Appalachian State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Appalachian State is a very large public school located in the town of Boone.
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Out of the 14 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, special ed majors at UNC Charlotte accumulate an average of around $24,942 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Wilmington. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. UNCW is a large public school located in the city of Wilmington.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, special ed majors at UNCW accumulate an average of around $20,827 in student debt.
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High Point University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. High Point is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of High Point.
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Campbell University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Buies Creek, Campbell is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Western Carolina University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree special education programs. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a large student population.
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Mars Hill University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the suburb of Mars Hill, Mars Hill is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #10, University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Pembroke is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 550 |
| Virginia | 1,238 |
| Florida | 1,103 |
| Tennessee | 354 |
| Kentucky | 608 |
| South Carolina | 266 |
| Louisiana | 103 |
| Arkansas | 351 |
| Alabama | 437 |
| Mississippi | 269 |
| West Virginia | 46 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Special Ed
Special Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Special Ed
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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