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2023 Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

5 Colleges
$38,520 Avg Salary
$25,108 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,238 degrees and certificates were awarded to special education students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #27 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia

The following schools top our list of the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top Virginia Schools for a Bachelor's in Special Education

#1

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

Our analysis found Marymount University to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Special Education at Marymount University Report

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend James Madison University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. JMU is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

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#3

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Old Dominion University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.

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#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, special ed graduates from Liberty University carry an average student debtload of $33,273.

Full Special Education at Liberty University Report

#5

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mary Baldwin University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small city of Staunton, Mary Baldwin is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Special Education at Mary Baldwin University

Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 550
North Carolina 477
Florida 1,103
Tennessee 354
Kentucky 608
South Carolina 266
Louisiana 103
Arkansas 351
Alabama 437
Mississippi 269
West Virginia 46

One of 14 majors within the area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 5 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to woodleywonderworks.

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