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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Alaska

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$53,079 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Special Education School for You

In 2020-2021, 52 degrees and certificates were awarded to special education students who went to a Alaska college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Special Education Schools in Alaska ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Alaska to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Alaska

The colleges and universities below are the best for special ed majors pursuing a .

Top Alaska Schools in Special Education

Our analysis found University of Alaska Fairbanks to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in Alaska. UAF is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Fairbanks.

Read full report on Special Education at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Out of the 3 schools in Alaska that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alaska Anchorage landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Anchorage, UAA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Special Education at University of Alaska Anchorage

The excellent programs at University of Alaska Southeast helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Alaska. UAS is a small public school located in the remote town of Juneau.

Full Special Education at University of Alaska Southeast Report

Best Special Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 2,861
Washington 238
Oregon 234
Nevada 215
Hawaii 49

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 3 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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